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A To Z Of Slavery & Abolition
Martin A. Klein
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Description for A To Z Of Slavery & Abolition
Paperback. An historical overview of slavery through the ages, from prehistoric times to the 21st century. It details slavery's different forms and the circumstances existing in numerous countries and regions. It also explores the causes and cures of slavery, and the plight of those who fought against it. Series: The A to Z Guide Series. Num Pages: 344 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; HBTS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 467.
Slavery's origins lie far back in the mists of prehistoric times and have spanned the globe-two facts that most history texts fail to address. The crucial moment of transition in the evolution of slavery was the point at which the successful warriors decided that they could exploit the labor of their prisoners, forcing them into a degraded underclass. This handy paperback version of the Historical Dictionary of Slavery and Abolition provides a historical overview of slavery though the ages, from prehistoric times to the modern day. It details slavery's different forms and the circumstances existing in numerous countries and ... Read more
Slavery's origins lie far back in the mists of prehistoric times and have spanned the globe-two facts that most history texts fail to address. The crucial moment of transition in the evolution of slavery was the point at which the successful warriors decided that they could exploit the labor of their prisoners, forcing them into a degraded underclass. This handy paperback version of the Historical Dictionary of Slavery and Abolition provides a historical overview of slavery though the ages, from prehistoric times to the modern day. It details slavery's different forms and the circumstances existing in numerous countries and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
Series
The A to Z Guide Series
Number of Pages
344
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810845596
SKU
V9780810845596
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About Martin A. Klein
Martin A. Klein is Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto where he taught African History for 29 years. In 2001, he received the Distinguished Africanist Award of the African Studies Association.
Reviews for A To Z Of Slavery & Abolition
An invaluable resource for anyone conducting research on slavery and abolition...an indispensable book for any library reference section.
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