Collection
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.
Subjects
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1997
Physical description
912 p.; 6.13 inches