Books by Eric Williams
“This is someone who wrote a superb book about the history of the transatlantic slave trade that basically became a manifesto for the independence of his own country. And what’s more he led that independence movement himself. So, he’s a really extraordinary figure, particularly if you’re interested in the way certain kinds of observations of injustice can motivate research by historians that, ultimately, lead to massive political change.” Read more...
The best books on The Slave Trade
William A. Pettigrew, Historian
Interviews where books by Eric Williams were recommended
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The Interesting Narrative
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Capitalism and Slavery
by Eric Williams -
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The Rise of African Slavery in the Americas
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Ouidah: The Social History of a West African Slaving Port 1727-1892
by Robin Law -
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American Slavery, American Freedom: The Ordeal of Colonial Virginia
by Edmund S Morgan
The best books on The Slave Trade, recommended by William A. Pettigrew
The best books on The Slave Trade, recommended by William A. Pettigrew
In the 17th and 18th century millions of Africans were shipped across the Atlantic to the Americas as slaves. This trade took place at the same time as ‘liberal’ ideas about the importance of human freedom took root in Great Britain and North America. Here, historian William A. Pettigrew recommends five books to help understand the slave trade, how it was established, why it flourished and why it was eventually abolished.
