Webb, Simon
The Forgotten Slave Trade: The White European Slaves of Islam
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526797094
- author:
- Webb, Simon
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword History
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimeters (0.25 kg
- Genre:
- History, Europe, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Forgotten Slave Trade: The White European Slaves of Islam A century before the trans-Atlantic slave trade became infamous, European villages and towns were being systematically depopulated by slavers, who sold the men, women, and children to the highest bidder in Africa. This lesser-known history of slavery in Europe reveals the shocking truth about the lives of those who were forcibly taken from their homes. Simon Webb explores the history of slavery in Europe, tracing its roots in the ancient world and examining the experiences of those who were forcibly taken. He describes the brutal practice of castration and the sale of European boys in Africa and the Middle East, and reveals how the newly-independent United States played a significant role in bringing an end to the trade. This book challenges common misconceptions about the slave trade, offering a fresh perspective on a complex and often overlooked period in history.
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