In June 1825 the Cuban countryside witnessed a large African-led slave rebellion -- a revolt that began a cycle of slave uprisings lasting until the mid-1840s. The Great African Slave Revolt of 1825 examines this movement and its participants for the first time; highlighting the significance of African warriors in New World plantation society.Unlike previous slave revolts -- led by alliances between free people of color and slaves; blacks and mulattoes; Africans and Creoles; and rural and urban populations -- only African-born men organized the uprising of 1825. From this year onwards; Barcia argues; slave uprisings in Cuba underwent a phase of Africanization that concluded only in the mid-1840s with the conspiracy of La Escalera; a large movement organized by free colored men with ample participation of the slave population.The Great African Slave Revolt of 1825 offers a detailed examination of the sociopolitical and economic background of the Matanzas rebellion; both locally and colonially. Based on extensive primary sources; particularly court records; the study provides a microhistorical analysis of the days that preceded this event; the uprising itself; and the days and months that followed. Barcia gives the Great African Revolt of 1825 its rightful place in the history of slavery in Cuba; the Caribbean; and the Americas.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Every bit as good as the originalBy Jon L AlbeeThose familiar with Warner's superb "Generals in Gray" will immediately recognize the format and purpose of this book. I'm happy to report that this one is every bit as good as the older book.Allardice borrows Warner's format and expands on his methodology to include an additional 137 generals featured in this book. The major difference in methodology is that Allardice allows for men who achieved the rank of General in practice without actually being officially appointed as such by President Davis. Many of these men served in places that were far from the central theater's of action; such as Missouri; Texas; and even California.The format of the entries is identical to Warner's book. We get details about each man's birth; education and ante-bellum trade or career. Then we get the details of his wartime service; post-war life (if applicable) and death. Most entries include a small portrait of the man in question.It's all beautifully arranged and presented as a biographical encyclopedia. One distinguishing feature of this book is that it describes the lives of many men who were previously lost to obscurity. This book is an obvious companion volume to Warner's book. Both are absolutely essential for any Civil War scholar or enthusiast.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book. But there were more Generals in the ...By CustomerGreat book. But there were more Generals in the Confederacy than what was in this book and the other book "Generals in Gray". Overall; the histories/information about the soldiers were good.8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. More Generals in Gray -- Completes A PictureBy DANIEL E. WYATTI have owned and used Mr. Warner's classics Generals in Blue and Generals in Gray for over 40 years. Mr Allardice shows us the men appointed General by the various Southern States. This book proves the point the Government of the Confederacy was still having growing pains; the point being the generals from the Trans-Mississippi not being confirmed by the CSA Senate; in Richmond; Va. This is a great book for the Civil War Buff. It is a must need in your War Between the States Library.
