Stand the Storm: A History of the Atlantic Slave Trade
- ISBN-10
- 0850315751
- ISBN-13
- 9780850315752
- Category
- Social Science / Slavery
- Pages
- 182
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1985
- Publisher
- Allison & Busby
- Author
- Edward Reynolds
Description
The best short history of the African slave trade in print, tracing the impact of the trade on both Africa and the West, showing the resilience of African societies, and along the way demolishing a good many historical myths. Remarkably comprehensive, clearly and simply written, and uncluttered with figures and tables. --Choice
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