Presents the history of the European and North American slave trade from the 16th century on. Combines dramatic personal accounts with startling images to tell the real story behind the slave trade. Includes a brief glimpse of current slavery.
Record details
ISBN:9780756651695
ISBN:9780756651695 (hbk.)
Physical Description:print 191 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 39 cm.
Publisher:London : DK Pub., c2009.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Background to slavery -- The Atlantic slave trade -- How the slave trade worked -- Life in slavery -- The fight for freedom -- Abolishing slavery in the Americas -- Aftermath of slavery.
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