Meltzer, Milton

Slavery: A World History

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ISBN 13:: 9780306805363
author:: Meltzer, Milton
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Da Capo Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1993
Pages:: 608
Genre:: Slavery & emancipation
Condition:: New
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Slavery: A World History by Milton Meltzer is a comprehensive account of human bondage across time and geography. From its origins in prehistoric societies to its continued practice today, this detailed history explores the forms slavery takes, the roles slaves have played in their societies, and the everyday existence of those enslaved. The book examines the boom in slave trading that reached its peak in the United States before the Civil War, as well as the forced labor under Nazi regimes and in Soviet gulags. Meltzer also sheds light on modern forms of slavery, such as debt bondage in Brazil and prostitution in Thailand. Through this compassionate and informative history, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the complex and often hidden nature of slavery, and what can be done to end this degrading practice.

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