Slavery in the South - A State-by-State History (Hardcover, New)

Slavery in the United States is once again a topic of contention as politicians and interest groups argue about and explore the possibility of reparations. The subject is clearly not exhausted, and a state-by-state approach fills a critical reference niche. This book is the first comparative summary of the southern slave states from Colonial times to Reconstruction. The history of slavery in each state is a story based on the unique events in that jurisdiction, and is a chronicle of the relationships and interactions between its blacks and whites. Each state chapter explores: The genesis and growth of slavery The economics of slavery The life of free and enslaved blacks The legal codes that defined the institution and affected both whites and blacks The black experience during the Civil War The freedmen's struggle during Emancipation and Reconstruction The commonalities and differences can be seen from state to state, and students and other interested readers will find fascinating accounts from ex-slaves that flesh out the fuller picture of slavery state- and country-wide. Included are timelines per state, photos, numerous tables for comparison, and appendixes on the numbers of slaveholders by state in 1860; dates of admission, secession, and readmission; and economic statistics. A bibliography and index complete the volume.

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2004
First published:	February 2004
Authors:	Clayton E Jewett • John O. Allen
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	344
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-32019-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Local history Books > History > American history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Local history Promotions
LSN:	0-313-32019-5
Barcode:	9780313320194

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