Roll, Jordan, Roll by Eugene Genovese
The World the Slaves Made
"Roll, Jordan, Roll" is a comprehensive exploration of slavery in the United States, specifically focusing on the complex relationships between slaves and their masters. The book examines how slaves managed to preserve their culture, humanity and dignity, while also highlighting the paradoxical nature of a system where slave owners were dependent on their slaves for their livelihoods. It delves into the ways in which slaves resisted their oppression, and the strategies they employed to survive and create their own communities within the confines of the brutal institution of slavery.
The 2560th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1974
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 800-850
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 66th on The 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of the Century (National Review)
- The 50 Best Books of the Century (Intercollegiate Studies Institute)
- The Well-Educated Mind (Book)