Slavery and Abolition, 1490-2007
Slavery and Abolition, 1490-2007

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15th Century, Fifteenth Century, 1400s, 16th Century, sixteenth century, 1500s, 17th Century, seventeenth century,18th Century, Eighteenth Century, 1700s, 19th Century, Nineteenth Century, 1800s, abolitionist, manumission, servitude, emancipation
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Designed as a portal for trans-Atlantic slavery and abolition studies between 1490 and 2007, with original manuscripts, pamphlets, books, maps, images, and more. Close attention is paid to the varieties of slavery, the legacy of slavery, the social-justice perspective, and the continued existence of slavery today. Documents are presented alongside contextual essays contributed by leading academics in the field. Topics covered include the African Coast, the Middle Passage, and the varieties of slave experience, and includes case studies from America, the Caribbean, Brazil, and Cuba.

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