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The Middle Passage: Comparative Studies in the Atlantic Slave Trade
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
The Middle Passage: Comparative Studies in the Atlantic Slave Trade
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Herbert S. Klein
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Series | Princeton Legacy Library |
Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:308 | Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152 |
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Category/Genre | Slavery and abolition of slavery |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780691654973
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Classifications | Dewey:382.4409033 |
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Audience | Tertiary Education (US: College) | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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Publication Date |
21 March 2017 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Herbert Klein's book makes several distinctive contributions to our understanding of the slave trade. It offers us the first systematic comparative study of major European slave traders based exclusively on archival sources. The author's minimization of the effect of overcrowded slave ships contributes to a longstanding debate regarding the mortali
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