528 results for 'Bryony Lavery'

The Problem of Democracy in the Age of Slavery Garrisonian Abolitionists and Transatlantic Reform by W. Caleb McDaniel is a study that reinterprets the role of American reformers known as...

Sophie and the Circle of Slavery by Evelyn Culber is a highly erotic novel that explores the mental and physical aspects of slavery. The story follows Sophie, a trainee solicitor who accepts a room...

Slavery and South Asian History by Indrani Chatterjee and Richard M. Eaton explores the often-overlooked presence of slavery in South Asia, challenging traditional views of this phenomenon. This...

Peculiar Institution: Slavery in the Ante-Bellum South by Kenneth M. StamppA deeply moving and thought-provoking study of American slavery, this book examines the institution as a deliberately chosen...

Punishment and Slavery explores how the movement of people being punished or sold as slaves has shaped countries throughout history. This book examines the British empire's penal colonies,...

Up From Slavery by Booker T. Washington Born in a Virginia slave hut, Booker T. Washington's remarkable life began in bondage and culminated in worldwide recognition for his many accomplishments. In...

The Atlantic slave trade remains one of the most shameful chapters in British history. This book provides a comprehensive account of its rise and fall, drawing on historical texts to recreate the...

Slavery in the Arab World by Murray Gordon provides a comprehensive overview of the institution of slavery in the Islamic world from its earliest beginnings to the present day. This detailed history...

Ending White Slavery challenges common perceptions of racial history and the legacy of slavery. The author argues that many misconceptions about the role of white people in the transatlantic slave...

Slavery, Terrorism and Islam is a thorough examination of the complex and often misunderstood relationship between Islam and the transatlantic slave trade. The book delves into the historical roots...

Slavery and the Scottish Enlightenment explores how slavery became entrenched in Britain, its impact on the Scottish Enlightenment, and the key figures and moral struggles involved in the abolition...

Rome was a slave society. Slavery fundamentally shaped Roman society and culture, with thousands of slaves working and living in the heartland of the Roman Empire. This comprehensive overview of...

The Legacy of Slavery in Britain by Nigel Sadler Slavery was illegal in Britain, but its impact can still be seen today. Many iconic buildings and city landscapes bear the names of those who profited...

Liverpool and Transatlantic Slavery by David Richardson, Suzanne Schwarz, and Anthony Tibbles is a significant volume in the field of transatlantic slavery studies. Edited by acclaimed historian...

This book examines the psychological impact of slavery through a psychoanalytic lens. It explores how trauma is passed down through generations and how it shapes family structures.The author argues...

Transatlantic Slavery: An Introduction explores one of the most significant and enduring chapters in human history - the transatlantic slave trade. Over four hundred years, at least twelve million...

Slavery and the Making of America offers a richly illustrated history that sheds light on the human side of this inhumane institution. Through stories of slaves themselves, the authors present a...

Trafficking in Slavery's Wake: Law and the Experience of Women and Children in Africa examines the complex history of human trafficking in Africa, tracing its evolution from the aftermath of slavery...

White Slavery in the Barbary States is a detailed examination of the white slave markets that flourished on the Barbary Coast of North Africa between the 16th and 18th centuries. Charles Sumner, an...

Civil Rights Stories: Slavery explores the history of slavery in an accessible way for younger readers. This chronological selection of key civil rights moments and movements explains how millions of...

Siddharth Kara's Modern Slavery: A Global Perspective is a searing exposé that reveals the dehumanizing systems of modern slavery and its far-reaching impact on global supply chains. Through sixteen...

Siddharth Kara's Modern Slavery is a searing exposé that reveals the dark realities of modern slavery worldwide. Through sixteen years of field research in over fifty countries, Kara documents the...

Greek and Roman Slavery brings together fresh English translations of 243 texts and inscriptions on slavery from fifth and fourth century Greece and Rome. This comprehensive collection offers a...

Technological Slavery by Theodore John Kaczynski is a radical re-examination of our world-view, challenging the notion of "progress" and its impact on humanity and the environment. Kaczynski argues...

Ancient Slavery and Modern Ideology by Moses I. Finley This thought-provoking study examines two of the five genuine slave societies in human history: classical Greece and classical Italy. Finley...

Slavery and Its Legacy in Ghana and the Diaspora by Rebecca Shumway and Trevor R. Getz is a comprehensive exploration of the history of slavery in Ghana and its lasting impact on both the country and...

German Entanglements in Transatlantic Slavery Re-examine the history of slavery and its connections to Germany. This collection challenges prevailing views by exploring how German financiers,...

Up from Slavery: An AutobiographyThis memoir recounts Washington's life journey from slavery to education and his development as an educator and civil rights activist. The early sections describe his...

The Truth About Modern Slavery by Emily Kenway Modern slavery is a pervasive issue that affects us all, with thousands of people living in exploitation in the UK. The reality is that modern slavery...

Slavery and the Industrial Revolution reveals how Britain's economic development was shaped by the slave trade. This new book documents the role of slavery in the making of Britain's industrial...

This powerful exploration of slavery tells a story that's hard to hear. Kwame Alexander brings together strength, pride and resilience in a narrative that spans from Africa to the tall ships, and...

Media and the Affective Life of Slavery by Allison Page explores how media shapes our feelings about race in America. From the 1960s to today, Page examines U.S. media culture, analyzing how it...

My History Is More Than Slavery is a powerful exploration of African history and fatherhood. Nego True shares his personal journey to uncover the truth about Africa's past, revealing a complex...

Slavery in the Viking Age remains an elusive phenomenon, with few similarities to other ancient systems. In Scandinavia during the early Middle Ages, social statuses shifted frequently, and...

Slavery, Propaganda and the American Revolution by Patricia Bradley explores how the issue of slavery was deliberately avoided in the patriot press during the American Revolution. By comparing...

Eric Williams's "British Capitalism and British Slavery" offers a fresh perspective on the history of global capitalism and transatlantic slaving. In this seminal work, Williams challenges historians...

Booker T. Washington's autobiography "Up From Slavery" offers a unique perspective on the black experience in the early 20th century. Written by one of the most prominent spokesmen for...

The evolution of modern management is often attributed to the factories of England and New England. However, a closer examination of old accounting books reveals that Southern planter-capitalists...

The true story of America from an African American perspective. For 300 years, Africans played a crucial role in shaping the country through their labor and contributions to its economy and society...

The definition of people as property at the heart of America's slave system is a stark contrast to the American dream. In "Haunted Property: Slavery and the Gothic", Sarah Gilbreath Ford explores how...

Slavery Antiquity and Its Legacy by Page DuBois explores how ancient concepts of bondage relate to modern experiences of slavery. In this thought-provoking work, DuBois examines the writings of...

The Royal Navy Officer's Pocket-Book by Brian Lavery is a unique collection of guidance and instruction for naval officers during World War II. Compiled from various sources, this pocket-book offers...

Copper dreams wrapped in iron chains - a story of struggle and strength. Kwame Alexander's powerful exploration of slavery is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for survival and hope. Through...

Slavery in the Age of Memory: Engaging the Past explores how ordinary citizens, social groups, governments and institutions engage with the past of slavery and the Atlantic slave trade. It examines...

Caribbean Slavery in the Atlantic World: A Student Reader by Verene Shepherd and Hilary Beckles is a comprehensive collection of essays that explores the complex social, economic, and cultural...

Modern Slavery: A Beginner's Guide is a comprehensive exploration of one of the world's most pressing humanitarian crises. Written by leading experts and campaigners, this book combines original...

The Rise of African Slavery in the Americas by David Eltis A fresh interpretation of the complex historical problem of slavery and freedom in the early modern Atlantic World, this book examines the...

American Taxation, American Slavery by Robin L. Einhorn explores a crucial aspect of American politics that has often been overlooked: the influence of slavery on taxation policies. Einhorn examines...

The Trouble of the World: Slavery and Empire in the Age of Capital By Zach Sell In this groundbreaking study, Zach Sell explores the explosive era of capitalist crisis and warfare between...

The Zong A Massacre, the Law and the End of Slavery by James Walvin In 1781, the crew of the British ship Zong deliberately threw overboard nearly a third of its cargo - 132 enslaved Africans bound...

Seymour Drescher's Econocide challenges the conventional understanding of Britain's abolition of the slave trade in 1807. He argues that this decision was not driven by economic factors, but rather...

Child Slavery Now: A Contemporary Reader by Gary Craig The legacy of 19th-century abolition efforts has not yet eradicated modern forms of child slavery, with an estimated 210 million children...

The Royal Navy's transformation in the middle years of the 18th century was a pivotal moment in its history. Despite facing numerous challenges, including disasters and setbacks, the navy was...

Museums and Atlantic Slavery explores how slavery is represented in museums across Europe and the Americas. Through four key themes - wealth and luxury, victimhood and victimization, resistance and...

Witnessing Slavery: Art and Travel in the Age of Abolition By Sarah Thomas This book offers a fresh perspective on the representation of slavery in British and European art between 1760 and 1840. It...

This story is a testament to human resilience and diversity, woven from threads of love, adventure, and perseverance. Andreea Kindryd's journey takes readers through history, loss, and triumph,...

Blood and Money: A History of Violence and Human Bondage David McNally's groundbreaking study reveals the true origins of money as one of violence and human bondage. Contrary to traditional accounts,...

Slavery's Exiles: The Story of the American MaroonsOver two centuries, men, women, and children escaped from slavery to make their own way in the Southern wilderness. They hid in the mountains,...

The slave narrative as a new world literary genre. Yogita Goyal argues that this form has emerged as a template for understanding current human rights abuses. In "Runaway Genres", she explores how...

A Cruel Passing of Innocence Sold Into Slavery by J. D. Jensen is a gripping tale of love, loss and survival in a world of unrelenting cruelty. When Nassara is sold into slavery, she finds herself...

Slavery and Liberation in Hotels, Restaurants and Bars by Conrad Lashley explores the complex issue of workforce slavery and liberation within commercial hospitality activities. The hospitality...

Gottfried Feder's "Manifesto for Breaking the Financial Slavery to Interest" is a seminal work by a key figure in the fight against debt-finance-capitalism. Feder's ideas provided a technical...

Capitalism and Slavery by Eric Williams The role of slavery in financing the Industrial Revolution in England is a complex and often overlooked topic. This book, first published in 1944, explores how...

A sweeping narrative history of the Atlantic slave trade and slavery in the Americas spans over three hundred years. Ana Lucia Araujo's book, Humans in Shackles, explores the lived experience of...

James Walvin's Black Ivory Slavery in the British Empire is a powerful and thought-provoking history that sheds light on a dark period in human experience.The story of African slavery in the British...

David Brion Davis's The Problem of Slavery in the Age of Revolution, 1770-1823 is an analysis that breaks down the arguments used to condemn slavery and defend economic exploitation. By examining the...

Slavery and Abolition in Pennsylvania provides a concise history of the state's complex antislavery movement. Contrary to the notion that northern slavery was less severe than in the South, Tomek...

Scotland's involvement in the slave trade was a complex and multifaceted issue that spanned over a century. This book explores how Scots became enthusiastic participants in the buying and selling of...

The Story of SlaveryA powerful account of the history of slavery, from ancient times to its official abolition over 200 years ago. This book tells the stories of people who were enslaved, including...

A Kick in the Belly: Women, Slavery and ResistanceThis riveting work of historical reclamation recovers the lives of women who played a vital role in developing a culture of slave resistance across...

The God of the Old Testament commanded and endorsed many practices that we find morally reprehensible today. Slavery is one such practice that features prominently in several sections of the Hebrew...

London's Black history is deeply intertwined with the story of slavery. Despite facing immense challenges, a number of African writers were active in the 1700s, writing about their experiences and...

The Culture of English Antislavery, 1780-1860 by David Turley provides a fresh perspective on the organised antislavery movement in England. This book focuses on the active minority of abolitionists...

A Stain on Our Past: Slavery and Memory brings together a diverse range of scholars to explore the complex issue of slavery's memory in different geographic contexts. This multi-disciplinary analysis...

Unseen Lives: The Hidden World of Modern Slavery by Kate Garbers explores the often-overlooked reality of modern slavery. Through personal stories and expert analysis, Garbers sheds light on the...

Enslaved Archives: Slavery, Law, and the Production of the Past by Maria R. Montalvo explores the complex relationship between the production of enslaved people and the creation of historical records...

Concord, Massachusetts, has long been associated with American liberty and literary heritage. However, the woods surrounding Walden Pond have another, lesser-known history: that of slavery.Between...

Britain owes reparations to the Caribbean. The exploitation of generations of those trafficked from Africa, or born into enslavement, to work the immensely profitable sugars plantations, enriched...

Been in the Storm So Long: The Aftermath of SlaveryThis Pulitzer Prize-winning and National Book Award-winning book explores the complex relationships between black and white Americans during the...

The Overthrow of Colonial Slavery 1776-1848 by Robin Blackburn In the late 18th century, European powers dominated the Americas, relying on millions of enslaved Africans to produce goods such as...

American Slavery As It Is: Testimony Of A Thousand Witnesses This groundbreaking work presents a powerful and poignant account of the institution of slavery in 19th-century America. First published...

Human trafficking is one of the least understood crimes in the United States. Often referred to as "slavery without chains," it is a widespread and highly profitable crime, largely hidden from public...

Leon F. Litwack's account of life in the Northern United States before the Civil War sheds light on a period marked by significant social and economic disparities for African Americans.The author's...

Perpetual Slavery explores the legacy of slavery and its ongoing impact on contemporary society. Ciarán Finlayson examines the relationship between art, capitalism, and freedom in the current...

Women and Slavery, Vol. 2: The Modern Atlantic explores the lives of female slaves across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.The literature on women enslaved around the world has grown...

Slavery and Other Forms of Unfree Labour by Léonie J. Archer presents a comprehensive analysis of the nature and perpetuation of slavery across various periods of history. This book brings together...

Sigurd, a Norse chieftain, threatens a Saxon settlement with his plans for revenge on an old enemy. Rowena, the thane's daughter, is bartered as the price for peace and finds herself caught up in...

Sugar has shaped the world in profound ways. From its origins as a vital commodity in colonial economies to its current role in modern health crises, this history reveals how our relationship with...

Blood Legacy: Reckoning with a Family's Story of SlaveryAlex Renton explores the complex legacy of British Caribbean slavery, tracing its impact on two generations of his own family. From the...

Thomas Thistlewood's diaries offer a unique glimpse into plantation life in Jamaica during the 18th century. Spanning over 10,000 pages, these records provide a detailed chronicle of daily...

The Anti-Slave Trade Act came into effect in 1807, outlawing the capture and transport of slaves by British subjects. However, it would take another six years for slavery itself to be abolished in...

Scotland and the Abolition of Black Slavery, 1756-1838 by Iain Whyte This book explores Scotland's lesser-known contribution to the abolition of black slavery. From a Virginian slave seeking freedom...

Yuletide in Dixie Slavery, Christmas, and Southern Memory by Robert E. May challenges our understanding of how enslaved African Americans in the Old South experienced Christmas. A complex and...

The Scorpion's Sting: Antislavery and the Coming of the Civil War by James Oakes In the years leading up to the American Civil War, abolitionists employed a bold strategy to bring an end to slavery...

Eighteenth-century Britain was a world-leading centre for the slave trade. Bury the Chains by Adam Hochschild explores how this changed in 1788, when the slave trade's wealth began to decline. This...

Recovering Scotland's Slavery Past: The Caribbean Connection By Thomas Martin Devine, Edinburgh University Press (2015) For over a century and a half, the true story of Scotland's involvement in...

Slavery's Descendants brings together personal stories from descendants of slaveholders and slaves to explore the ongoing impact of American racism. Contributors share their experiences with...

Abolition Labor: The Fight to End Prison Slavery chronicles the national movement to end forced labor in American prisons. Through interviews with formerly incarcerated individuals, this book...

Polygamy If God Wills It, It Should Not Be a Form of Slavery Then! is a thought-provoking exploration of polygamy and its potential consequences. The author warns against the dangers of allowing...

Zana Muhsen's harrowing account of her experiences as a teenager in North Yemen is a powerful and thought-provoking read. Born and bred in Birmingham, Zana was forced to leave her home at the age of...