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The Slave Ship: A Human History
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For More Than Three Centuries, Slave Ships Carried Millions Of People From The Coasts Of Africa Across The Atlantic To The New World. Much Is Known Of The Slave Trade And The American Plantation Complex, But Little Of The Ships That Made It All Possible. In The Slave Ship, Awardwinning Historian Marcus Rediker Draws On Thirty Years Of Research In Maritime Archives To Create An Unprecedented History Of These Vessels And The Human Drama Acted Out On Their Rolling Decks. He Reconstructs In Chilling Detail The Lives, Deaths, And Terrors Of Captains, Sailors, And The Enslaved Aboard A Floating Dungeon Trailed By Sharks. From The Young African Kidnapped From His Village And Sold To The Slavers By A Neighboring Tribe, To The Wouldbe Priest Who Takes A Job As A Sailor On A Slave Ship Only To Be Horrified By The Evil He Sees, To The Captain Who Relishes Having A Hell Of My Own, Rediker Illuminates The Lives Of People Who Were Thought To Have Left No Trace. This Is A Tale Of Tragedy And Terror, But Also An Epic Of Resilience, Survival, And The Creation Of Something Entirely New, Something That Could Only Be Called African American. Rediker Restores The Slave Ship To Its Rightful Place Alongside The Plantation As A Formative Institution Of Slavery, As A Place Where A Profound And Still Haunting History Of Race, Class, And Modern Capitalism Was Made.
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- Q: What is 'The Slave Ship: A Human History' about? A: This book explores the history of slave ships and their role in the transatlantic slave trade, detailing the experiences of captains, sailors, and enslaved individuals.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Slave Ship: A Human History' is Marcus Rediker, an award-winning historian with extensive research in maritime archives.
- Q: When was 'The Slave Ship: A Human History' published? A: 'The Slave Ship: A Human History' was published on October 15, 2007.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The Slave Ship: A Human History' is available in audio CD format.
- Q: How long is 'The Slave Ship: A Human History'? A: The book does not specify the number of pages, as this is an audio CD edition.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers topics related to slavery, the experiences of enslaved Africans, and the historical significance of slave ships in the context of race and capitalism.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Slave Ship: A Human History' is suitable for academic study, providing in-depth historical insights backed by thorough research.
- Q: What can I expect in terms of writing style? A: Marcus Rediker's writing style combines historical narrative with detailed research, making complex topics accessible and engaging for readers.
- Q: Does this book include personal stories or accounts? A: Yes, the book includes personal stories and accounts from various individuals involved in the slave trade, highlighting their experiences.
- Q: Can I find this book in other formats? A: While this listing is for the audio CD edition, 'The Slave Ship: A Human History' may also be available in print and digital formats.