The Suppression of the African Slave-Trade to the United States of America 1638–1870 (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Legal and Political Struggles Against the Transatlantic Slave TradeBy W. E. B. Du Bois
Length15h 48m
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The Suppression of the African Slave-Trade to the United States of America 1638–1870 is a rigorous historical study tracing the legal, political, and moral struggle over the transatlantic slave trade from colonial beginnings through Reconstruction. Written in a disciplined scholarly style, it combines documentary evidence, legislative analysis, and moral clarity. As Du Bois's Harvard doctoral dissertation and the first volume in the Harvard Historical Studies series, the book stands at the intersection of professional history, abolitionist memory, and emerging African American social science. W. E. B. Du Bois, one of the foremost intellectuals of the twentieth century, brought to this work his training at Fisk, Harvard, and Berlin, as well as his lifelong concern with race, democracy, and historical truth. His experience as a Black scholar in an age of segregation sharpened his attention to the gap between American ideals and American practice, a tension central to this study. Readers seeking a foundational account of slavery's legal and political history will find this book indispensable. It is especially valuable for students of African American history, Atlantic slavery, constitutional development, and the origins of modern civil rights thought.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenreHistory
Length15 hrs 48 mins
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Publish dateJun 15, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Suppression of the African Slave-Trade to the United States of America 1638–1870 (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6The Suppression of the African Slave-Trade to the United States of America 1638–1870
7Preface
8Chapter I. Introductory
9Chapter II. The Planting Colonies
10Chapter III. The Farming Colonies.
11Chapter IV. The Trading Colonies.
12Chapter V. The Period of the Revolution. 1774–1787.
13Chapter VI. The Federal Convention. 1787.
14Chapter VII. Toussaint l'Ouverture and Anti-Slavery Effort, 1787–1806.
15Chapter VIII. The Period of Attempted Suppression. 1807–1825.
16Chapter IX. The International Status of the Slave-Trade. 1783–1862.
17Chapter X. The Rise of the Cotton Kingdom. 1820–1850.
18Chapter XI. The Final Crisis. 1850–1870.
19Chapter XII. The Essentials in the Struggle.
20Appendix A. A Chronological Conspectus of Colonial and State Legislation Restricting the African Slave-trade. 1641-1787.
21Appendix B. A Chronological Conspectus of State, National, and International Legislation. 1788–1871. (pt. 1)
22Appendix B. A Chronological Conspectus of State, National, and International Legislation. 1788–1871. (pt. 2)
23Appendix C. Typical Cases of Vessels Engaged in the American Slave-trade. 1619-1864.
24Appendix D. Bibliography.
25Analysis
26Reflection
27Memorable Quotes
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