Hidden Chains by John Charlton
North East England is rarely associated with the African slave trade, but new research has shown that the region was inextricably involved in that shocking state-sanctioned traffic in human beings. "Hidden Chains" reveals the links between some of the North East's wealthiest, most prominent families and the plantations of the New World. It also tells the story of ordinary people from Northumberlsnd, Durham and Tyneside who were caught up in the slavery business. Some were bonded labourers; others crossed the Atlantic on ships carrying human cargo, returning with tobacco, sugar, rum and other profitable goods. At the same time the North East's men and women were playing a determined part in the anti-slavery movement and their vital contribution to abolition is also explored.
John Charlton is a retired lecturer. He is Chairman of the North East Labour History Society.
| SKU | Nicht verfügbar |
| ISBN 13 | 9781857951233 |
| ISBN 10 | 1857951239 |
| Titel | Hidden Chains |
| Autor | John Charlton |
| Buchzustand | Nicht verfügbar |
| Bindungsart | Paperback |
| Verlag | Newcastle Libraries & Information Service |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2008-10-01 |
| Seitenanzahl | 160 |
| Hinweis auf dem Einband | Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden. |
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