The Historical Encyclopedia of World SlaveryThe Historical Encyclopedia of World Slavery
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Book, 1997
Current format, Book, 1997, , In-library use only.Book, 1997
Current format, Book, 1997, , In-library use only. Offered in 0 more formatsThis two-volume reference contains 650-plus alphabetically arranged, signed entries which focus on various aspects of human bondage in all its forms throughout the ages. An introduction offers a historical overview and identifies the common threads that run through the slave systems of fundamentally different cultures. Entries, most about a page (two-column format), discuss general themes (e.g. women and slavery in Islam) as well as important incidents (e.g. Amistad) and individuals. Each entry includes suggestions for further reading and cross references; some contain b&w illustrations. The same five maps are included in both volumes, and a subject index is included in volume II; but a theme encyclopedia such as this should include more materials that give access to the contents in useful ways, e.g. a timeline, a chronology of individuals, and a classification of events. The bibliography is extensive, but not classified. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Looks at historical arguments made for slavery and abolition, slavery systems in various countries, related legal cases, slave rebellions, slave biographies, the history of the slave trade, and the teachings of various religions concerning slavery
<p>The first work of its kind to document slavery on a global scale, <i>The Historical Encyclopedia of World Slavery</i> is a two volume set that provides an in depth portrayal of human bondage and the slave trade from ancient times to the present.</p><p><i>The Historical Encyclopedia of World Slavery</i> presents 700 topics of world slavery in 500- to 1,500-word entries that are extensively cross-referenced with bibliographical citations for further research. The encyclopedia contains 100 illustrations, with maps accompanying core essays involving specific geographic locations. Biographies portray the lives of notable figures such as the remarkable life of the fugitive slave, nurse, spy, and abolitionist Harriet Tubman; Mali's ninth ruler, Mansa Musa; and the early ruler of Kievan Russia, Laroslav the Wise.</p><p></p><p>This is the first work of its kind to document slavery on a global scale and is an essential addition to every reference collection. Academic, high school, and public libraries, as well as genealogists, historical societies, and museum reference collections, will find this an invaluable resource on the topic of slavery throughout the world.</p><p><br><ul></ul></p><p><li>Presents 700 topics of world slavery in 500 to 1,500 word entries that are extensively cross referenced with bibliographical citations for further research</li></p><p><li>Biographies portray the lives of notable figures such as Harriet Tubman, Mansa Musa, Laroslav the Wise</li></p><p><li><ul>100 illustrations, with maps accompanying core essays involving specific geographic locations</ul></li></p><p></p>
The first work of its kind to document slavery on a global scale, The Historical Encyclopedia of World Slavery is a two volume set that provides an in depth portrayal of human bondage and the slave trade from ancient times to the present.
Looks at historical arguments made for slavery and abolition, slavery systems in various countries, related legal cases, slave rebellions, slave biographies, the history of the slave trade, and the teachings of various religions concerning slavery
<p>The first work of its kind to document slavery on a global scale, <i>The Historical Encyclopedia of World Slavery</i> is a two volume set that provides an in depth portrayal of human bondage and the slave trade from ancient times to the present.</p><p><i>The Historical Encyclopedia of World Slavery</i> presents 700 topics of world slavery in 500- to 1,500-word entries that are extensively cross-referenced with bibliographical citations for further research. The encyclopedia contains 100 illustrations, with maps accompanying core essays involving specific geographic locations. Biographies portray the lives of notable figures such as the remarkable life of the fugitive slave, nurse, spy, and abolitionist Harriet Tubman; Mali's ninth ruler, Mansa Musa; and the early ruler of Kievan Russia, Laroslav the Wise.</p><p></p><p>This is the first work of its kind to document slavery on a global scale and is an essential addition to every reference collection. Academic, high school, and public libraries, as well as genealogists, historical societies, and museum reference collections, will find this an invaluable resource on the topic of slavery throughout the world.</p><p><br><ul></ul></p><p><li>Presents 700 topics of world slavery in 500 to 1,500 word entries that are extensively cross referenced with bibliographical citations for further research</li></p><p><li>Biographies portray the lives of notable figures such as Harriet Tubman, Mansa Musa, Laroslav the Wise</li></p><p><li><ul>100 illustrations, with maps accompanying core essays involving specific geographic locations</ul></li></p><p></p>
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- Santa Barbara, CA : ABC-CLIO, 1997.
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