Slaves and Slaveholders in Bermuda, 1616-1782
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (792 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0826212271 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Slavery dictated and strained the relationships between whites and blacks, but in this smallest of English colonies it differed from slavery elsewhere because of the uniquely close master-slave relations created by Bermuda's size and maritime economy.At only twenty-one square miles in area, Bermuda saw slaves and slaveholders working and living closer together than in other societies. Intended as an introduction to both the history of the islands and the rich sources for further research, this book will prove invaluable to scholars of slavery, as well as those interested in historical archaeology, anthropology, maritime history, and colonial history.. Slaves and Slaveholders in Bermuda, 1616-1782, offers a fresh perspective on the complex relationship between racism and
Jenny Rouse said Enjoyable Read. Enjoyed reading this book as my ancestors were slaves in Bermuda. Gave an insight into what went on in Bermuda and beyond.
About the AuthorVirginia Bernhard is Professor of History at the University of St. Thomas in Houston.
Virginia Bernhard is Professor of History at the University of St. Thomas in Houston.