Runaway Slaves
Rebels on the Plantation
John Hope Franklin
Delve into the world of runaway slaves with this groundbreaking analysis by America's foremost African American historian, John Hope Franklin. Contrary to popular belief, significant numbers of slaves rebelled against their masters and struggled to attain freedom. By examining documents and planters' records, this book sheds light on where, when, and how slaves escaped, and how they survived away from the plantation. It also examines the reactions of the white slaveholding class, revealing a deeper understanding of the South's "most peculiar institution."
Fecha de publicación
2000-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
2000-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
publicado por primera vez en 1999
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4.11
ISBN
9780195084511
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