This groundbreaking book reconceptualizes slavery through the voices of enslaved persons themselves; voices that have remained silent in the narratives of conventional history. Focusing in particular on the Islamic Middle East from the late eighteenth to the early twentieth century; Ehud R. Toledano examines how bonded persons experienced enslavement in Ottoman societies. He draws on court records and a variety of other unexamined primary sources to uncover important new information about the Africans and Circassians who were forcibly removed from their own societies and transplanted to Middle East cultures that were alien to them. Toledano also considers the experiences of these enslaved people within the context of the global history of slavery.The book looks at the bonds of slavery from an original perspective; moving away from the traditional master/slave domination paradigm toward the point of view of the enslaved and their responses to their plight. With keen and original insights; Toledano suggests new ways of thinking about enslavement.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Post Corps History of the ExplorersBy Daniel HurleyThe book contains outstanding personal histories of every individual that left a record after their return to St. Louis. Some of the amazing men include John Colter who left the corps on the return leg after three years with Lewis and Clark to turn back northwest with a small group of trappers. Like George Drouilliard; Colter spends time in the remote country in constant danger from the powerful Blackfeet. Although only one man died on the Lewis and Clark expedition; many of the men that return meet death at the hands of the Indians or natural diseases of that era. George Shannon; loses a leg in a second trip north and becomes quite successful; some like Nathaniel Pryor virtually live with the Indians (Osage) and a few live a very long life like Patrick Gass. Their lives intersect such famous mountain men such as Jedediah Smith; Hugh Glass; young Jim Bridger and the controversial Edward Rose. The author has done phenomenal research that documents all the Corps participants including the death of Sacagawea; although there is some controversy noted in the Appendix. Her husband Charbonneau lives a long life that is quite useful; in spite of Lewis' opinion; for others plying the Missouri. Of course Clark's life is well documented and known but Clark did a wonderful job keeping up with the survivors actually maintaining a log on all participants up through the late 1820's. Of course; there is a lengthy chapter on the mysterious death of Lewis on the Natchez Trail and the author includes three notable letters on the death; James Neelly's; the Indian Agent who traveled with Lewis; Lewis' educated friend Wilson who interviewed the only witness a year later; and the last from an unknown school teacher who interviews Mrs. Grinder one last time many years after. Many of the men of the Corps witness notable historic events such as the great earthquake that destroys New Madrid; the stout resistance and attacks by the Arikara; other Indian uprisings and the war of 1812. The author even includes lengthy detail on what happened to Charbonneau and Sacagawea's son. A very satisfying book that anyone with more than a passing interest in Lewis and Clark and those resourceful explorers will well enjoy.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very informative about the corp of discovery.By CustomerA book in good condition. Much informative information. everything is fine.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Captivating and IntriguingBy Carla IngramThis book is absolutely terrific. It was amazingly captivating; I couldn't put it down. Plus; I have always wondered what happened to each person and it is so intriguing to find out how some of these men drifted into obscurity while others intersected with famous people and events of the time (it is those intersections that kept surprising me). The author does an excellent job deciphering primary documents to calculate where and when these men had other adventures and calamities.It was easy to read for 2 reasons. One; the information on each person was fulfilling for me. It wasn't just a short blip of facts nor was the information too detailed. It was enough to keep the readers interest without getting bogged down in minute details. Second; he does an excellent job of cross referencing events and people's stories as he relays the fate of each member. That's helpful because there are a lot of characters to keep in mind. So; when he tells one man's story he will remind the reader when in time that occurred compared to major events or events of others who he has already discussed.
