White Slavery In The Barbary States (1853)

Focusing on the historical practice of enslaving white Europeans by North African pirates, this account delves into the Barbary slave trade from the 16th to 19th centuries. It details the origins, capture methods, and harsh conditions faced by slaves in North Africa. Additionally, the book explores the political and economic factors that facilitated this trade and the European efforts to abolish it. Sumner's work highlights a significant yet often neglected aspect of slavery's history, offering insight into its global ramifications.