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Comprehensive exploration of slavery's global history.
If you're looking to deepen your understanding of the pivotal and painful role slavery has played throughout global history, this book is an excellent guide. Its comprehensive approach ensures you'll come away with a greater awareness of the complexities and the enduring impact of slavery on society. This read is both educational and enlightening, providing a somber yet essential window into a dark chapter of human history.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781911187844
Authors:
James Walvin
Publisher: Connell Publishing
Date of Publication: 2018-06-19
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
American History,
European History,
Social Justice,
History,
Race,
Social Issues,
American History,
History,
Sociology
Goodreads rating: 3.67
(rated by 9 readers)
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Comprehensive exploration of slavery's global history.
If you're looking to deepen your understanding of the pivotal and painful role slavery has played throughout global history, this book is an excellent guide. Its comprehensive approach ensures you'll come away with a greater awareness of the complexities and the enduring impact of slavery on society. This read is both educational and enlightening, providing a somber yet essential window into a dark chapter of human history.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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