United States Historiography, Slavery - Social Sciences, Slavery & Abolitionism - African American History, Southern Region - History - General & Miscellaneous, 18th Century American History - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
This study of slavery focuses initially on the drastic revisions in the historical debate on slavery and the present understanding of “the peculiar institution.” It gives a concise explanation of the nature of American slavery and its impact on the slaves themselves and on Southern society and culture. And it broadens our understanding of the debates among historians about slavery; compares Southern slavery with slavery elsewhere in the New World; and shows how slavery evolved and changed over time—and how it ended. Peter Parish examines some of the important recent works on slavery to identify crucial questions and basic themes and define the main areas of controversy.Synopsis
This study of slavery focuses initially on the drastic revisions in the historical debate on slavery and the present understanding of “the peculiar institution.” It gives a concise explanation of the
Washington Post
An elegant, informative evaluation...One could hardly imagine a more fair-minded, judicious evaluation of such a hotly contested subject.
Book Details
Published
October 1, 1990
Publisher
Westview Press
Pages
195
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780064301824