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.
#12904 in Books William Morrow 2016-11-22 2016-11-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.25 x 1.08 x 5.50l; .0 #File Name: 0062645358320 pagesWilliam Morrow
Review
118 of 122 people found the following review helpful. RICK “SHAQ†GOLDSTEIN SAYS: “WE WERE ORDINARY MEN… WHAT WAS EXTRAORDINARY… WAS THE COUNTRY WE LOVEDâ€By Rick Shaq GoldsteinAs an Honorably-Discharged-Viet-Nam-Era-Veteran… I am not only proud of my service… but of all my fellow Veterans before and after. So when I tell you… that after reading literally thousands of books in my life… and later in my life writing reviews of over six hundred books recently on … that the opening chapter… grabbed me by my heart… my soul… and my very spine… more quickly…and emotionally… than any book I can remember.Of all my fellow Veterans… the ones that I have been envious of… (if you can be envious of anyone serving during war time)… are our World War II veterans. The reason that is… is because… I almost can’t even imagine… except in a daydream… what it must have been like… being admired… *AND* supported by your entire country… while wearing your uniform and serving. When I was eight-years-old… my family had nothing… my Dad had no job… and we had no place to live… but my parents’ lives… taught me… what a “DEPRESSION-ERA-MENTALITYâ€â€¦ truly was… and I still wear that like it’s my only suit of clothes till this day. Why I am sharing this with you… is because the subject and co-author of this book… ninety-four-year-old… Pearl Harbor… USS Arizona survivor… Donald Stratton… is not only… obviously a World War II Veteran… but he openly states that coming from the great depression helped prepare our fighters… for the bloodiest war in American history.Stratton says: “THERE WAS A STRENGTH YOU COULDN’T SEE ON THE SURFACE. BECAUSE OF IT; WE WERE SOMEHOW ABLE TO BEAR THE WEIGHT THAT A WORLD AT WAR PLACED ON OUR SHOULDERS.â€Obviously the writing re-creation of Donald’s historical… never before told tale has been done by Ken Gire… and he should be roundly applauded for the unique capability… of portraying… the combination of naiveté… patriotism… and true reflection of the state of affairs in the United States and around the world through the eyes of a nineteen+-year-old man-child… as the very world we live in was crashing down. I found that I couldn’t let go of this book… from start to finish… and whether it was during Stratton’s pre-war… war… possible death and amputation… and being surrounded by the cauldron of burning hell… even when he fought to live and recover… the author never lets the reader loose of… the grip of the very young man who is living the hell… you’re reading about.This December 7th will be *THE-SEVENTY-FIFTH-ANNIVERSARY-OF-THE-ATTACK-ON-PEARL-HARBOR*… every American should say a prayer whether silent or out loud… not only for what happened that day… but what a united… United States of America… can do.. even in the midst of the worst adversity… that started with a cowardly sneak attack by a country that was pretending to negotiate and work things out with us. And what a great answer to many untold prayers that Donald Stratton will be with us… on this sacred day… and not just in our memories. G-d Bless America!59 of 62 people found the following review helpful. Best book ever!!!!!By Vernon H.This book should b required reading in every school in America. I've read lots of books about the Arazona but this by far the very best.God bless you Don; I Will see you in the. Better land.Vern Haney12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. A Story of Healing and Redemption!By Timothy G. GrutziusI just finished reading All The Gallant Men on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day and I must say that Don Stratton has shared a story for the ages as well as all generations past; present; and future. This story of survival is one of healing that will help bridge Mr. Stratton into the next lifetime. Kudos to Ken Gire for answering the call to create this masterpiece that needed to be told as part of redemption and lessons learned.Don- On this sacred day I want to let you know that you are both a spiritual warrior and hero to me and I wish there was some way I could speak to you by phone to personally convey my sentiments. Thank you for giving us such a wonderful gift for posterity.Tim
