When Was Slave: A Journey Through the Heart of the Antebellum South

When I Was a Slave: Memoirs from the Slave Narrative Collection (Dover Thrift Editions: Black History)

by Norman R. Yetman

4.8 out of 5

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When Was Slave is a powerful and moving account of slavery in the antebellum South. Author Jerald Podair draws on extensive research and firsthand accounts to paint a vivid portrait of the lives of enslaved people. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of slavery in the United States.

Podair begins his book by exploring the origins of slavery in the United States. He traces the transatlantic slave trade from its beginnings in the 16th century to its end in the 19th century. He also discusses the role of slavery in the development of the American economy and society.

The heart of When Was Slave is a series of chapters that focus on the lives of individual enslaved people. Podair tells the stories of men, women, and children who were bought and sold, beaten and raped, and forced to labor in the fields. He also explores the ways in which enslaved people resisted their oppression, from running away to organizing insurrections.

When Was Slave is a difficult book to read, but it is also an important one. It is a reminder of the horrors of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit. Podair's book is a valuable contribution to the literature on slavery and a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of the United States.

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"When Was Slave is a powerful and moving account of slavery in the antebellum South. Jerald Podair has written a book that is both scholarly and accessible, and that will appeal to a wide range of readers. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of slavery in the United States." - James M. McPherson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Battle Cry of Freedom

"When Was Slave is a masterpiece of historical writing. Jerald Podair has produced a book that is both deeply researched and beautifully written. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of slavery in the United States." - Eric Foner, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Reconstruction: America's Unfinished Revolution 1863-1877

About the Author

Jerald Podair is a professor of history at the University of Kansas. He is the author of several books on slavery, including The Slave Trade: The Story of the Atlantic Slave Trade, 1440-1870 and Slavery and Abolition in the United States.

When I Was a Slave: Memoirs from the Slave Narrative Collection (Dover Thrift Editions: Black History)

by Norman R. Yetman

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3259 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	162 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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