American Slavery American Freedom by Edmund S. Morgan
The Ordeal of Colonial Virginia
The book explores the paradoxical relationship between the development of American freedom and the institution of slavery in colonial Virginia. It examines how the economic and social structures of the colony were built on the exploitation of enslaved Africans, while simultaneously fostering ideals of liberty and democracy for white settlers. The author delves into the complexities of this contradiction, highlighting how the pursuit of freedom for some was inextricably linked to the subjugation of others, ultimately shaping the foundations of American society.
- Published
- 1975
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- English
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