Publisher's Synopsis
"From Origin to Legacy:
"Origin of the Slave Trade" is a comprehensive examination of one of the most terrifying episodes in human history. This book takes readers on a journey through the early African slave trade, European involvement in the slave trade, the transatlantic slave trade, American slavery, resistance and abolition, and the enduring legacy of the slave trade.
Throughout the book, the author examines the mechanics and economics of the slave trade and its impact on Africa, Europe, and America. The book also examines the cultural and social legacy of the slave trade and how it continues to shape the world we live in today. The author Jane draws on a wealth of historical material to create a vivid and compelling account of the slave trade. This book is a must-read for anyone wishing to understand the story of this dark chapter in human history and its lasting impact on the world.
In The Origin of the Slave Trade, he writes:
In "The History of Transatlantic Slavery and Its Lasting Effects," readers explore the origins, mechanisms, and effects of one of the most devastating and enduring injustices in human history.
The book begins with Africa's early slave trade and the involvement of European nations and then examines the transatlantic slave trade and its economic impact and impact on Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Readers will learn about the brutal reality of slavery in North America, the Caribbean, and South America, and the resistance and abolitionist movements that oppose it. The book also examines the enduring legacy of the slave trade, including its impact on people of African descent and the cultural and social legacy it left behind. Examining the history of the slave trade gives readers a deeper understanding of the forces that have shaped the modern world and the continuing importance of remembering and understanding this dark chapter in human history.
This book is an essential resource for anyone wanting to learn more about the history of the slave trade and its lasting impact on today's society.