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The Atlantic Slave Trade (Greenwood Guides to Historic Events, 1500-1900,)by Johannes Postma
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:In 1502, the first African slaves were taken to Hispaniola. In 1888, Brazil became the last western-hemisphere country to outlaw slavery. Yet for the nearly 400 years in between, slavery played a major role in linking the histories of Africa, North and South America, and Europe. The Atlantic Slave Trade begins with an overview of African slavery in the new world, then delves deeply into the phenomenon itself with essays on five separate issues: Book News Annotation:Drawing on surviving accounts by the enslaved, slaver traders, and
various other sources, Postma (history, Minnesota State U.) explains
the context of the slave trade from the moment in enslavement in
Africa through the Middle Passage across the ocean to the
disembarkation and sale of the slaves in the American markets.
Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Review:[A] resource for student research at a secondary school or introductory college level....Public, high school, and lower-level undergraduate libraries. Review:[P]ostma should be commended for infusing such a concise account of history with a high level of academic sophistication. Students who read this book will not only gain a general understanding of the slave trade, but also a sense of how scholars conduct historical research, analysis, and debate on the topic.....[P]ostma's work succeeds admirably. Review:This compelling account of the history of the slave trade between Africa and the New World from the 1400s to 1888 cites primary sources throughout. Review:The Atlantic Slave Trade gives students a thorough account and an extensive resource of information on an important topic. Review:Postma draws on primary sources and current historical scholarship to offer secondary readers and researchers a comprehensive and well-written history....deserves a place in all collections. Review:[O]f special value to students....Postma offers welcome suggestions and cautions about films currently available on the slave trade. The discussion of electronic resources contains excellent advice about the use of the internet and websites. A concluding section draws the attention of instructors and students to an outstanding research tool....As an aid to historical understanding, The Atlantic Slave Trade fulfills the pedagogical aims of the series in which it appears. Synopsis:This book serves as an all-in-one guide to one of the largest forced migrations in human history. Synopsis:Includes bibliographical references (p. [155]-165) and index.
About the AuthorJOHANNES POSTMA is Professor of History at Minnesota State University and the author of The Dutch in the Atlantic Slave Trade, 1600-1815, among other works. Table of ContentsList of Maps, Tables, and Illustrations Series Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Chronology of Events The Atlantic Slave Trade Explained Biographical Sketched of Significant Persons in the Slave Trade Primary Documents of the Atlantic Slave Trade Glossary of Relevant Terms Annotated Bibliography Index What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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