Murder on the Middle Passage - The Trial of Captain Kimber
- 281 páginas
- 10 horas de lectura
How the death of a fifteen-year-old girl aboard the slave ship Recovery shook the British establishment.
Nicholas Rogers Libros
Nicholas Rogers es un historiador cuyo trabajo profundiza en las complejidades del período medieval. Su erudición se caracteriza por un profundo compromiso con la investigación de archivos y el examen meticuloso de datos históricos. Se enfoca en desentrañar los eventos cruciales y las estructuras sociales que moldearon las civilizaciones pasadas. Su experiencia reside en la cuidadosa investigación e interpretación de fuentes históricas.
Blood Waters
War, Disease and Race in the Eighteenth-Century British Caribbean
- 246 páginas
- 9 horas de lectura
The book explores the harsh realities of the eighteenth-century Caribbean, contrasting the romanticized view of maritime history. It delves into a world characterized by violence, where social bonds were fleeting and unstable, portraying the region as a tumultuous 'marchlands' rather than a backdrop for adventure. Through this lens, it examines the complexities of life in a turbulent environment shaped by conflict and shifting alliances.
Maritime Bristol in the Slave-Trade Era
- 262 páginas
- 10 horas de lectura
Delving into Bristol's maritime history, this book examines its role as a prominent slave port during the eighteenth century. It uncovers the complexities of trade, the impact on local society, and the broader implications of the transatlantic slave trade, highlighting both the economic benefits and moral consequences of this dark chapter in history. Through detailed research, it sheds light on the lives affected by this trade and the legacy it left in Bristol and beyond.