First published by UNC Press in 1972; Sugar and Slaves presents a vivid portrait of English life in the Caribbean more than three centuries ago. Using a host of contemporary primary sources; Richard Dunn traces the development of plantation slave society in the region. He examines sugar production techniques; the vicious character of the slave trade; the problems of adapting English ways to the tropics; and the appalling mortality rates for both blacks and whites that made these colonies the richest; but in human terms the least successful; in English America."A masterly analysis of the Caribbean plantation slave society; its lifestyles; ethnic relations; afflictions; and peculiarities.--Journal of Modern History"A remarkable account of the rise of the planter class in the West Indies. . . . Dunn's [work] is rich social history; based on factual data brought to life by his use of contemporary narrative accounts.--New York Review of Books"A study of major importance. . . . Dunn not only provides the most solid and precise account ever written of the social development of the British West Indies down to 1713; he also challenges some traditional historical cliches.--American Historical Review
#489924 in Books The University of North Carolina Press 1996-02-12 1996-02-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .50 x 5.50l; .72 #File Name: 0807845698222 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Highly informative; poorly organized.By MariusThis book was really able to open my mind to the troubles of the western theatre of the U.S Civil War. It brought together great examples of evidence as to why the South finally lost due to their ignorance about the conditions; the threats faced and the necessities needed to keep the Army of Tennessee supplied throughout the war.Comparing it with the Army of Northern Virginia; the author hoped to find a connection as to why one prospered and the other failed. I felt like he made several great connections in regards to supply; troop experience; and Davis' disregard for the state of things in the West. However; he could never really seem to get control of his thoughts.He stated from the start that this book was an attempt to figure out exactly where he stood on the issue and to really figure things out; he failed at this quest. Each step seemed to be "the leading cause!" of failure. It was the generals; no wait it was their personality; no wait; it was their training; no wait it was just Lee. Etc.The last chapter itself was more likely intended to be an epilogue; as it really did not seem to fit into the rest of the book itself.Overall; I'd rate this 3 out of 5 stars. I'd recommend it to anyone looking to gain knowledge about the two main armies of the Civil War; but I would warn that you should be ready to be bored to death by ramblings in certain sections.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great Essay!By Kindle CustomerI thoroughly enjoyed this essay comparing the Army of Northern Virginia with the Army of Tennessee. The author discusses the differences in origin; leadership; logistics; geography; officers and men. In a final chapter the author gives a good summary of the debate over Robert E. Lee and the socalled "western concentration bloc" that argues that Lee squandered men in fruitless battles in the East while letting the Confederate defense of the West wither. This is a great book to focus one's thoughts -- a well balanced beginning; not an end!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Christopher CookGreat Product!
