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Book Synopsis: “Masterly.”—Adam Hochschild, The New York Times Book Review
In this widely praised history of an infamous institution, award-winning scholar Marcus Rediker shines a light into the darkest corners of the British and American slave ships of the eighteenth century. Drawing on thirty years of research in maritime archives, court records, diaries, and firsthand accounts, The Slave Ship is riveting and sobering in its revelations, reconstructing in chilling detail a world nearly lost to history: the “floating dungeons” at the forefront of the birth of African American culture.
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Step into the haunting world of the eighteenth-century slave ships with the award-winning book, The Slave Ship: A Human History. Let Marcus Rediker take you on a journey through the darkest corners of British and American history, shedding light on a chilling reality that was almost lost to time. This masterly exploration of a notorious institution will captivate your mind and tug at your heartstrings.
Immerse yourself in thirty years of meticulous research as Rediker delves into maritime archives, court records, diaries, and firsthand accounts to reconstruct the harrowing experiences of those aboard the "floating dungeons." The Slave Ship narrates a sobering tale that is as eye-opening as it is unforgettable, offering profound insights into the birth of African American culture.
Discover the raw and unvarnished truth behind the inhuman conditions endured by enslaved people on these vessels, highlighting the resilience and spirit that emerged from such despair. The Slave Ship will challenge your perceptions, provoke introspection, and inspire a deeper understanding of a pivotal chapter in history.
Ready to embark on this transformative journey through time and culture? Order your copy of The Slave Ship: A Human History today and uncover the profound impact of this masterful work.
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