Resistance, Rebellion & Revolt: How Slavery Was Overthrown

This long overdue,vivid and wide-ranging examination of the significance of the resistance of the enslaved themselves - from sabotage and running away to outright violent rebellion - shines fresh light on the end of slavery in the Atlantic World. It was the implacable hatred of the enslaved for slavery and their strategies of resistance that made the whole system unsustainable and, ultimately, brought about its downfall. Walvin's approach is original, looking at the Atlantic world as a whole, including the French and Spanish Empires and Brazil, as well as Britain's colonies, and casting new light on one of the major shifts in Western history: in the three-hundred years following Columbus's landfall in the Americas, slavery had become a widespread and critical institution.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 320 pages
\n Publication date: 03 December 2020
\n Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
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This comprehensive and illuminating study delves into the profound significance of the enslaved individuals' resistance, encompassing a range of tactics from sabotage and escape to outright violent rebellion. By highlighting this resistance, alongside abolitionism and other factors, it becomes essential to fully comprehend the ultimate demise of slavery in the Atlantic World.

At its core, as Walvin astutely demonstrates, the unwavering hatred of the enslaved for slavery and their innovative resistance strategies played a pivotal role in rendering the entire system unsustainable. This hatred, combined with their unwavering determination, ultimately led to the downfall of slavery.

Walvin's unique approach is further notable as he examines the Atlantic world as a whole, encompassing the French, Spanish, and Brazilian Empires, as well as Britain's colonies. By doing so, he sheds new light on one of the significant transformations in Western history: the widespread establishment and critical importance of slavery over the course of three hundred years following Columbus's landfall in the Americas. This forced migration, which involved the transportation of twelve million Africans, had far-reaching consequences for Africa. It not only resulted in immense human suffering but also profoundly altered the course of history in the Americas.

Furthermore, slavery had a profound impact on the Western world, enriching it materially and shaping its development. It had become an accepted and unquestioned institution, widely accepted in Europe and among slave owners, traders, and those who profited from the system. However, within a mere seventy-five years during the nineteenth century, slavery disappeared from the Americas. It declined, collapsed, and was ultimately destroyed by a complex interplay of forces, which continue to be debated and analyzed to this day.

As Walvin compellingly illustrates, it was the very individuals who had been enslaved who played a significant role in overthrowing this oppressive system. Their resilience, ingenuity, and collective efforts, despite facing immense hardships and adversity, ultimately contributed to the dismantling of slavery.

In conclusion, this groundbreaking study offers a fresh perspective on the significance of the enslaved individuals' resistance in the Atlantic World. By recognizing and valuing their contributions, we can gain a deeper understanding of the complex factors that led to the end of slavery and its lasting impact on history. It is a testament to the power of human resilience and the collective determination to overcome injustice.

\n Weight: 250g\n
Dimension: 127 x 196 x 26 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472141453\n \n