Taylor, Nikki M.
Brooding Over Bloody Revenge: Enslaved Women's Lethal Resistance
- ISBN 13:
- 9781009276849
- author:
- Taylor, Nikki M.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 250
- Dimensions:
- 21.2 x 13.4 x 1 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- History, United States, Colonial Period (1600-1775),
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Brooding over Bloody Revenge Enslaved Women's Lethal Resistance by Nikki M. Taylor is a thought-provoking exploration of the often-overlooked forms of resistance employed by enslaved women in the US during the colonial and antebellum eras. Challenging prevailing assumptions about their role in resistance, this book sheds light on the personal instances of injustice that led to acts of lethal force. Through meticulous research, Taylor reveals how these women carefully planned and executed their actions, often with accomplices and in anticipation of capture. The stories presented span centuries and legal contexts, offering a unique insight into the lives and philosophies of enslaved women who sought justice on their own terms. By amplifying the voices and experiences of these women, Brooding Over Bloody Revenge presents a powerful counter-narrative to the conventional history of resistance. This book is a compelling and original exploration of a pivotal period in American history.
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