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Mastery, Tyranny, and Desire: Thomas Thistlewood and His Slaves in the AngloJamaican World,Used
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Eighteenthcentury Jamaica, Britain's largest and most valuable slaveowning colony, relied on a brutal system of slave management to maintain its tenuous social order. Trevor Burnard provides unparalleled insight into Jamaica's vibrant but harsh African and European cultures with a comprehensive examination of the extraordinary diary of plantation owner Thomas Thistlewood.Thistlewood's diary, kept over the course of forty years, describes in graphic detail how white rule over slaves was predicated on the infliction of terror on the bodies and minds of slaves. Thistlewood treated his slaves cruelly even while he relied on them for his livelihood. Along with careful notes on sugar production, Thistlewood maintained detailed records of a sexual life that fully expressed the society's rampant sexual exploitation of slaves. In Burnard's hands, Thistlewood's diary reveals a great deal not only about the man and his slaves but also about the structure and enforcement of power, changing understandings of human rights and freedom, and connections among social class, race, and gender, as well as sex and sexuality, in the plantation system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Mastery, Tyranny, and Desire'? A: The book explores the life of Thomas Thistlewood, a plantation owner in eighteenth-century Jamaica, and examines his diary, which details the brutal system of slavery and the socio-cultural dynamics of the time.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Mastery, Tyranny, and Desire'? A: The book is authored by Trevor Burnard, a historian specializing in colonial history and slavery.
- Q: What type of book is 'Mastery, Tyranny, and Desire'? A: It is a scholarly work that combines historical analysis with personal narratives, focusing on the slave-owning society of Jamaica.
- Q: How many pages does 'Mastery, Tyranny, and Desire' have? A: The book contains a total of 334 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have minor wear but is overall intact and readable.
- Q: When was 'Mastery, Tyranny, and Desire' published? A: The book was published on May 24, 2004.
- Q: Is 'Mastery, Tyranny, and Desire' a first edition? A: Yes, this listing is for the first edition of the book.
- Q: What binding type does 'Mastery, Tyranny, and Desire' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What topics does the book cover in relation to slavery? A: The book discusses themes such as the enforcement of power, human rights, sexual exploitation, and the intersections of race, gender, and class in the context of the plantation system.
- Q: Is there any mention of sugar production in 'Mastery, Tyranny, and Desire'? A: Yes, Thistlewood’s diary includes detailed notes on sugar production, which was a significant aspect of the plantation economy.