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Many Thousands Gone: The First Two Centuries of Slavery in North America

The book delves into the origins and development of slavery in the region, examining its impact on society, economy, and culture. more

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Ira Berlin
Ira Berlin

Ira Berlin is an American historian renowned for his scholarship on the history of slavery and freedom in the United States. His extensive work on the African American experience and the history of the American South has had a significant impact on the field of African American history. more

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