Encyclopedia of Emancipation and Abolition in the Transatlantic World

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ID23538332
AuthorsJunius P Rodríguez
Year2015
Pages1156
Publication date2015-03-26
Open AccessNo
TypeBOOK
VenueEncyclopedia of Emancipation and Abolition in the Transatlantic World (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherRoutledge (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.4324/9781315704753
OpenAlexW4230894657
ISBN9781315704753
Open LibraryOL53956267M
LanguageEN
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The struggle to abolish slavery is one of the grandest quests - and central themes - of modern history. These movements for freedom have taken many forms, from individual escapes, violent rebellions, and official proclamations to mass organizations, decisive social actions, and major wars. Every emancipation movement - whether in Europe, Africa, or the Americas - has profoundly transformed the country and society in which it existed. This unique A-Z encyclopedia examines every effort to end slavery in the United States and the transatlantic world. It focuses on massive, broad-based movements, as well as specific incidents, events, and developments, and pulls together in one place information previously available only in a wide variety of sources. While it centers on the United States, the set also includes authoritative accounts of emancipation and abolition in Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America. "The Encyclopedia of Emancipation and Abolition" provides definitive coverage of one of the most significant experiences in human history. It features primary source documents, maps, illustrations, cross-references, a comprehensive chronology and bibliography, and specialized indexes in each volume, and covers a wide range of individuals and the major themes and ideas that motivated them to confront and abolish slavery.

Economic history · Emancipation · Encyclopedia · Political science · Politics · History · Law · Political Economy and Marxism · Liberty · Slavery

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