Slavery and Freedom

An Interpretation of the Old South

Autori

• James Oakes

Parametri

Pagine

272pagine

Tempo di lettura

10ore

• Razza, Razzismo
• Saggistica
• Storia
• Storia degli Stati Uniti

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Focusing on the complex relationship between slavery and freedom, this interpretation reveals how these concepts were deeply intertwined in Southern life. James Oakes explores the dynamics between masters and slaves, as well as the interactions among slaveholders and non-slaveholders, highlighting the emergence of a racist ideology. This analysis offers a nuanced understanding of the societal structures in the slaveholding South, challenging conventional views on the dichotomy of freedom and enslavement.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1998

(In brossura)