The Slave Trade: The Story of the Atlantic Slave Trade: 1440 - 1870

by Hugh Thomas

1999

Publication

Simon & Schuster (1999), Edition: 1St Edition, 912 pages

Description

Chronicles the history of the African slave trade by Portugal, Brazil, Great Britain, France, Spain, the Netherlands, and the United States, from the first Portuguese slaving expeditions, through the abolitionist movements, to the final days of the trade in Cuba and Brazil. Includes who the slavers and abolitionists were, how profitable the business was, the African rulers and peoples who collaborated, the towns which grew rich on the trade, and more.

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1997

Physical description

912 p.; 6.13 inches
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