An Historical Sketch Of Slavery: From The Earliest Periods

By Thomas R. R. Cobb

Book Overview

""An Historical Sketch of Slavery: From the Earliest Periods"" is a book written by Thomas R. R. Cobb that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of slavery from its earliest origins to its modern-day manifestations. The book explores the various forms of slavery that existed throughout history, including the slavery of ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome, the transatlantic slave trade, and the slavery that existed in the United States prior to the Civil War.Cobb's book delves into the economic, political, and social factors that contributed to the growth and expansion of slavery throughout history. He examines the ways in which slavery was justified and rationalized by various societies and cultures, and he also explores the resistance and abolition movements that arose in response to slavery.Throughout the book, Cobb draws on a wide range of historical sources and primary documents to provide a detailed and nuanced account of the history of slavery. He also offers his own analysis and interpretation of the events and trends he describes, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complex and often controversial history of slavery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163611611
• ISBN13: 9781163611616
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"