Slavery in the Great Lakes Region of East Africa looks at the perceptions of one of the main themes of African history: slavery. There was no single form of slavery; and the line between enslaved and nonslave labor was fine. This book challenges the assertion that domestic slavery increased in Africa as the result of the international trade.Slavery in this region was not a uniform phenomenon and the line between enslaved and non-slave labor was fine. Kinship ties could mark the difference between free and unfree labor. Social categories were not always clear-cut and the status of a slave could change within a lifetime.
#836372 in Books 2013-11-15 2013-11-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 6.00 x .50l; .61 #File Name: 0820345539160 pages
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Quite Good: a little scatteredBy KjirstenAn in-depth study of the culture and material culture that surrounded 18th century South Carolina indigo production including slavery; trade; and many technical aspects. Sometimes I felt like it wandered a little aimlessly in its pursuit of Everything Indigo; but it was enjoyable nevertheless. I expected it to cover some more costume references; given that it is technically about a plant used in costume production0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Outstanding reading covering how 1700 white America defined thier identity as a nation with slaves.By phillip wardBetter then expected.
