by L Sanneh (Author)
In 1792, almost 1200 freed American slaves crossed the Atlantic and established Freetown, West Africa, a community dedicated to anti-slavery. Thus began an unprecedented movement with critical long-term effects on the evolution of social, religious, and political institutions in modern Africa.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 02 Oct 2001
ISBN 10: 0674007182
ISBN 13: 9780674007185