The politics of slavery and slave trade in nineteenth-century Cuba and Brazil is the subject of this acclaimed study; first published in Brazil in 2010 and now available for the first time in English. Cubans and Brazilians were geographically separate from each other; but they faced common global challenges that unified the way they re-created their slave systems between 1790 and 1850 on a basis completely departed from centuries-old colonial slavery. Here the authors examine the early arguments and strategies in favor of slavery and the slave trade and show how they were affected by the expansion of the global market for tropical goods; the American Revolution; the Haitian Revolution; the collapse of Iberian monarchies; British abolitionism; and the international pressure opposing the transatlantic slave trade. This comprehensive survey contributes to the comparative history of slavery; placing the subject in a global context rather than simply comparing the two societies as isolated units.
#84139 in Books 2012-01-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x .90 x 6.13l; .92 #File Name: 0826219837280 pages
Review
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Well written; historical piece!By G. OlsonThis book was long overdue. Sarah Winchester was a very interesting woman and not the superstitious crazy lady you will hear about at the "Winchester Mystery House." Mary Jo Ignoffo did a great job researching Sarah Winchester's history including her husband; family; her husbands' family; and friends. This book was such an interesting read; it was well written; and I'm so glad someone took the time to write it.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. ... tour - this tells the story of quite an amazing but very private person - very goodBy Isolde C WattsIf your are reading this because you have been to "the Mystery House' - do not believe what you are told on the tour - this tells the story of quite an amazing but very private person - very good. But there are still questions! On the other hand if you have not been to the house and have read the book - you will be frustrated by the 'mistruths' that you are being told - 'nough said!9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. The Best One YetBy San Jose expatThis is the latest in Ignoffo's collection of San Francisco Bay Area/Northern California local history; and without question is her best yet. Rather than acquiesce to the long-held stories and legends surrounding Sarah Winchester and the Winchester Mystery House; she dives deeper to get a sense of the woman behind the stories. Incredibly well-researched; Ignoffo goes beyond the simple and obvious to reach a better understanding of a woman who was sadly living in the wrong century.The geneaology involved (another of the author's passions) requires close attention and possibly a cheat sheet; but the writing is genuinely involved and empathetic. Great read.
