Memories Of The Slave Trade by Rosalind Shaw
Ritual and the Historical Imagination in Sierra Leone
This insightful work delves into the complex and haunting legacy of the Atlantic slave trade as it is remembered and interpreted by the people of Sierra Leone. Through a blend of ethnographic research and historical analysis, the narrative explores how memories of the slave trade are woven into the cultural and spiritual fabric of contemporary society. It examines the ways in which these memories manifest in rituals, oral histories, and everyday life, revealing the enduring impact of this dark chapter in history on identity, community, and the collective consciousness of the region.
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- 2002
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