| Description |
1 online resource (986 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Summary |
The struggle to abolish slavery is one of the grandest quests - and central themes - of modern history. These movements for freedom have taken many forms, from individual escapes, violent rebellions, and official proclamations to mass organizations, decisive social actions, and major wars. Every emancipation movement - whether in Europe, Africa, or the Americas - has profoundly transformed the country and society in which it existed. This unique A-Z encyclopedia examines every effort to end slavery in the United States and the transatlantic world. It focuses on massive, broad-based movements, |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Slavery -- History -- Encyclopedias
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Liberty -- History -- Encyclopedias
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Liberty
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Slavery
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| Genre/Form |
encyclopedias.
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Encyclopedias
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History
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Encyclopedias.
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Encyclopédies.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Rodriguez, Junius P., editor
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Ackerson, Wayne, contributor
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| ISBN |
9781315704753 |
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1315704757 |
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9781317471790 |
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1317471792 |
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9781317471806 |
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1317471806 |
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9781317471783 |
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1317471784 |
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