Slavery in Small Things: Slavery and Modern Cultural Habits isthe first book to explore the long-range cultural legacy of slavery through commonplace daily objects. Offers a new and original approach to the history of slavery by an acknowledged expert on the topic Traces the relationship between slavery and modern cultural habits through an analysis of commonplace objects that include sugar; tobacco; tea; maps; portraiture; print; and more Represents the only study that utilizes common objects to illustrate the cultural impact and legacy of the Atlantic slave trade Makes the topic of slavery accessible to a wider public audience
#618517 in Books 2014-11-24 2014-11-24Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.98 x .83 x 5.98l; #File Name: 1107697786392 pages
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. This thesis covers the tumultuous ties Cuba had with the ...By InquisitiveThis thesis covers the tumultuous ties Cuba had with the Haitian Revolution in the late 18th and early 19th century. As news came in of reports of a black uprise in Saint Domingue; the white plantation class of Cuba were in fear of a similar events taking place on their own colony. This caused them to adjust accordingly by implementing guidelines to prevent the black population of Haiti inciting any uproar for the slave class of Cuba to take root. For the most part; this was a success. However; it didn't mean that some in Cuba didn't look at the Haitian Revolution as an inspiration. One example was the conspiracy led by a black carpenter named Jose Antonio Aponte. Aponte viewed the republic of Haiti as a model for what he envisioned for Cuba. The author provides more details and other reports of Haitian-inspired incidents; not only in Cuba but other colonies. While none of these dreams came to fruition; it's telling of how Haiti played a pivotal part in the history of the Americas and how blacks of the Americas yearned to escape subjugation.Ferrer did good research for this title. I would recommend this to anybody who's interested in Cuban history or the Haitian Revolution; itself.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. espically the emphasis on the Cuban planters' fear of similar upraisings in their own backyard and their conflicting delight atBy CustomerSorry; I haven't finished it yet. However; what I have read provided me with a whole range of new information. The juxtapostion of the divergent histories of the two islands works really well; espically the emphasis on the Cuban planters' fear of similar upraisings in their own backyard and their conflicting delight at the unthought of opprtunity of being able to match; and even surpass; the French Dominican success as sugar producing slavery dominated society. This book was exactly what I was lookiing for as an author of historic fiction. I love it. Many thanks; Ada Ferrer.3 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Explains how the Haitian revolution influenced the course of Cuban ...By Greg DExplains how the Haitian revolution influenced the course of Cuban history. Didn't know much about the wider influences of the Haitian revolution in the Carribean.
