Complexion of Empire in Natchez

Race and Slavery in the Mississippi Borderlands

Autori

• Christian Pinnen

Parametri

• 330 pagine
• 12 ore di lettura

• Mappe e viaggi
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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Focusing on the colonial South, the book delves into the complexities of slavery through legal records and archival documents, revealing how bound labor shaped imperial outposts. It explores the intricate relationships among enslavers, natives, and colonial administrators, particularly in Natchez. The study emphasizes the impact of varying racial conceptions on plantation establishment and governance, while also examining the interplay of British, Spanish, and American legal systems. This work enriches the historical understanding of slavery by centering on the lower Mississippi Valley.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2021

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