The Slave Ship: A Human History by Rediker, Marcus

The Slave Ship: A Human History

In a chilling exploration of a nearly forgotten chapter of history, Marcus Rediker delves into the dark...
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The Slave Ship: A Human History by Rediker, Marcus

The Slave Ship: A Human History

$20.00

The Slave Ship: A Human History

$20.00
Author: Marcus Rediker
Format: Paperback
Language: English
In a chilling exploration of a nearly forgotten chapter of history, Marcus Rediker delves into the dark depths of slave ships in the 18th century.

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. With meticulous detail, Rediker uncovers the harsh realities of the slave trade, shedding light on the inhumane treatment of captives and the power dynamics aboard the ships. From the economic motivations driving the trade to the efforts of abolitionists, this book reveals the birth of African American culture amidst a backdrop of horror and despair.

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. This is a powerful and important addition to the study of history, shedding light on a tragedy that should never be forgotten.

Author: Marcus Rediker
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 464
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 8.34h x 5.48w x 1.02d
ISBN: 9780143114253
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
New York Times Book Review 11/09/2008 pg. 52

About the Author
Marcus Rediker is the Distinguished Professor of Atlantic History at the University of Pittsburgh and the award-winning author of The Slave Ship. He lives in Pittsburgh.

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