Excerpt from Slave Insurrections in Virginia (1830-1865): A Dissertation Presented to the Board of University Studies, of the Johns Hopkins University for the Degree, of Doctor of Philosophy
The thanks of the author are due to 001. Robert A. Brock, Prof. Frank P. Brent, and Mr. W. G. Stanard for valuable assistance during his researches in the Virginia State Library and the Virginia Historical Society. It is impossible to mention here the many persons, both white and colored, who, by their interest in my undertak ing, have rendered it less burdensome.1 But it is both a pleasure and a duty to acknowledge my obligations to my friends. Messrs. W. S. Francis and B. P. Woodard, who accompanied me in my journeys and rendered me distinct service in securing a better knowledge of South ampton county and the illustrations of this book. I wish also to acknowledge my indebtedness to Dr. J. C. Ballagh.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive account of Nat Turner's 1831 Southampton County Slave Insurrection, an event that sent ripples of fear and discussion across the antebellum American South. The author presents a balanced and nuanced examination of the insurrection by exploring the historical and social matrix from which it emerged, the factors that precipitated it, and the aftermath that forever altered racial relations in the United States. The book meticulously reconstructs the events leading up to the rebellion, delving into Turner's life, motivations, and the grievances held by enslaved people that fueled their participation in the insurrection. The author deftly weaves together the narratives of enslaved and enslaving communities, shedding light on the complex web of relationships and power dynamics that characterized the antebellum South. This book contributes significantly to our understanding of the complexities of slavery, racial oppression, and resistance in the United States, providing fresh insights for scholars and general readers alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331334224_0
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