Murder on the Middle Passage - The Trial of Captain Kimber
- 281pages
- 10 heures de lecture
How the death of a fifteen-year-old girl aboard the slave ship Recovery shook the British establishment.
Nicholas Rogers Livres
Nicholas Rogers est un historien dont le travail explore les complexités de la période médiévale. Son érudition se caractérise par un engagement profond envers la recherche archivistique et l'examen méticuleux des données historiques. Il se concentre sur la découverte des événements cruciaux et des structures sociales qui ont façonné les civilisations passées. Son expertise réside dans l'investigation et l'interprétation rigoureuses des sources historiques.
Blood Waters
War, Disease and Race in the Eighteenth-Century British Caribbean
- 246pages
- 9 heures de lecture
The book explores the harsh realities of the eighteenth-century Caribbean, contrasting the romanticized view of maritime history. It delves into a world characterized by violence, where social bonds were fleeting and unstable, portraying the region as a tumultuous 'marchlands' rather than a backdrop for adventure. Through this lens, it examines the complexities of life in a turbulent environment shaped by conflict and shifting alliances.
Maritime Bristol in the Slave-Trade Era
- 262pages
- 10 heures de lecture
Delving into Bristol's maritime history, this book examines its role as a prominent slave port during the eighteenth century. It uncovers the complexities of trade, the impact on local society, and the broader implications of the transatlantic slave trade, highlighting both the economic benefits and moral consequences of this dark chapter in history. Through detailed research, it sheds light on the lives affected by this trade and the legacy it left in Bristol and beyond.