This unique collection of twelve essays by internationally known scholars deals with the important; but underexplored; topic of the transatlantic linkages between western Africa and Brazil during the era of the slave trade (c. 1600-1850). Brazil received more enslaved Africans (approximately 4.5 million) than any other part of the Americas—ten times as many as North America; and more than all of the Caribbean and North America combined. The forced shipment of millions of Africans to the Americas; where their enslavement became the basis of intense exploitation; profoundly influenced the development of the American societies that used slaves; the African societies from which the victims originated; and the European nations centrally involved in colonizing the Americas. Transatlantic slavery and the forces that produced its formal abolition in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries were clearly vital in helping to define the identities of both black and white people; and in shaping European colonialism and imperialism. These factors have left legacies of racism and division with important social consequences.Divided into three major parts; the collection focuses in the first section on the Portuguese-Brazilian slave trade. The second section examines the impact of western Africans on the making of colonial and postindependence Brazil. The final section explores the effects of Brazil and Afro-Brazilians on western Africa.This important volume of cutting-edge research and analysis makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the history of slavery in the Americas.
#799096 in Books 2005-03-31 2005-03-31Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.56 x .39 x 6.60l; .39 #File Name: 1589803108128 pages
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. From an old gentlemen; advice to the young striving to become gentlemenBy KrkrjkI've often thought about why the name of Robert E. Lee remains held in reverence to this day. I have my personal understanding and teachings I had received in school. I had read the history books and reference libraries. I have seen many movies; documentaries and history shows on General Lee. Now; from his own words and the words of those who witnessed his faith; humility; kindness and regret comes a book that; if taken to heart; would change much of the vulgar; lewd; discourteous; and often downright filthy actions of much of our culture today. As once was said in a state document of South Carolina in the 18th century; without morals; "we shall descend into the dark and murky night of pagan immorality." Without men like Lee and others like him; our descent has become rapid indeed.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Practical advice from a great man; I may be from the NorthBy JRCPractical advice from a great man; I may be from the North; but Robert E Lee is a figure that commands respect no matter who you are; or where you are from.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good Read.By james thomas stokesThis book is a good review of Lee's genius as a man and as a Christian.
