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The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery And The Making Of American Capitalism,Used
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Winner Of The 2015 Avery O. Craven Prize From The Organization Of American Historianswinner Of The 2015 Sidney Hillman Prize A Groundbreaking History Demonstrating That America'S Economic Supremacy Was Built On The Backs Of Slavesamericans Tend To Cast Slavery As A Premodern Institution The Nation'S Original Sin, Perhaps, But Isolated In Time And Divorced From America'S Later Success. But To Do So Robs The Millions Who Suffered In Bondage Of Their Full Legacy. As Historian Edward E. Baptist Reveals In The Half Has Never Been Told, The Expansion Of Slavery In The First Eight Decades After American Independence Drove The Evolution And Modernization Of The United States. In The Span Of A Single Lifetime, The South Grew From A Narrow Coastal Strip Of Wornout Tobacco Plantations To A Continental Cotton Empire, And The United States Grew Into A Modern, Industrial, And Capitalist Economy.Told Through Intimate Slave Narratives, Plantation Records, Newspapers, And The Words Of Politicians, Entrepreneurs, And Escaped Slaves, The Half Has Never Been Told Offers A Radical New Interpretation Of American History.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Half Has Never Been Told'? A: The main theme of 'The Half Has Never Been Told' is the argument that American capitalism and economic development were significantly shaped by the institution of slavery, illustrating how slavery was integral to the nation's growth.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Edward E. Baptist, a historian known for his research on American slavery and its economic impact.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Half Has Never Been Told'? A: The book contains 528 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its themes and arguments.
- Q: When was 'The Half Has Never Been Told' published? A: The book was published on September 9, 2014.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Half Has Never Been Told' is suitable for academic study, as it has received accolades like the Avery O. Craven Prize and Sidney Hillman Prize, indicating its scholarly value.
- Q: What awards has the book won? A: The book has won the 2015 Avery O. Craven Prize and the 2015 Sidney Hillman Prize for its groundbreaking historical analysis.
- Q: Does the book include personal accounts or narratives? A: Yes, the book includes intimate slave narratives, plantation records, and other primary sources to provide a comprehensive view of slavery's impact on America.
- Q: What is the edition of 'The Half Has Never Been Told'? A: This is the first edition of 'The Half Has Never Been Told'.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Africa, as it deals with the historical context of slavery and its effects on American society.