Alston, David

Slaves and Highlanders: Hearing Silenced Histories

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ISBN 13:: 9781474427319
author:: Alston, David
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Edinburgh University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 21.3 x 13.5 x 2.5 centimeters (0
Genre:: History, Europe, Great Britain,
Condition:: New
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Slaves and Highlanders: Silenced Histories of Scotland and the Caribbean The Scottish Highlands played a significant role in the transatlantic slave trade, with Scots involved in every stage of the process. This book sheds light on the lives of Scottish Highlanders who benefited from, or were complicit in, the enslavement of Africans in the Caribbean. The voices of these Scots are heard in the archives, alongside those of their victims, whose stories have been reduced to numbers and listed as property. David Alston's research uncovers the stories of enslaved Africans and their descendants, including those who reclaimed their freedom, free women of colour, and children of mixed race. The book also examines the legacy of slavery and emancipation compensation schemes in the Highlands, and how this wealth continues to shape our contemporary institutions. This book is a vital contribution to our understanding of Scotland's involvement in the slave trade, and its impact on the lives of those affected.

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