The Dutch Slave Trade, 1500-1850

by P.C. Emmer, Stanley J. Ulijaszek, Piet Emmer

Dutch historiography has traditionally concentrated on colonial successes in Asia. However, the Dutch were also active in West Africa, Brazil, New Netherland (the present state of New York) and in the Caribbean. In Africa they took part in the gold and ivory trade and finally also in the slave trade, something not widely known outside academic circles. P.C. Emmer, one of the most prominent experts in this field, tells the story of Dutch involvement...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1845450310
• ISBN13: 9781845450311
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Berghahn Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"