Herbert Aptheker Knihy

Challenging the long-held belief that enslaved African Americans were passive, this book presents evidence of their active resistance and discontent. It highlights the resilience and agency of African Americans during slavery, showcasing their struggle against oppression. The author draws on extensive research to illustrate that their fight for freedom parallels the histories of other oppressed groups, thereby reshaping the narrative around slavery and African American history.

First full-length study of the bloodiest slave uprising in U.S. history explores the nature of Southern society in the early 19th century and the conditions that led to the rebellion. The inspiration for the acclaimed 2016 movie Birth of a Nation.