Murder on the Middle Passage - The Trial of Captain Kimber
- 281 stránek
- 10 hodin čtení
How the death of a fifteen-year-old girl aboard the slave ship Recovery shook the British establishment.
Nicholas Rogers Knihy
Nicholas Rogers je historik, který se zabývá obdobím středověku. Jeho práce se soustředí na studium archivů a hloubku historických dat. Zaměřuje se na klíčové události a společenské struktury, které formovaly minulé civilizace. Jeho odbornost spočívá v pečlivém zkoumání a interpretaci historických pramenů.
Blood Waters
War, Disease and Race in the Eighteenth-Century British Caribbean
- 246 stránek
- 9 hodin čtení
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 stránek
- 10 hodin čtení
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.