African world histories : Transatlantic Africa, 1440-1888 /

Konadu, Kwasi,

African world histories : Transatlantic Africa, 1440-1888 / Transatlantic Africa, 1440-1888 Kwasi Konadu, The City University of New York ; epilogue by Trevor R. Getz. - xxviii, 146 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- The anchors : African understandings of their societies and "slavery" -- Vessels and villains : African understandings of Atlantic commerce and commodification -- Black bodies at bay and reversing sail : African understandings of self, religion, and returning home -- The endless voyage of cannibalism and capitalism : African understandings of the impacts of Transatlantic slaving and abolitionism -- Epilogue: Almost home : forgetful memories and getting the stories right -- Conclusion.

9780199764877

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Slave trade--History.--Atlantic Ocean Region
Slave trade--History.--Africa
Slavery--History.--Atlantic Ocean Region
Slavery--History.--Africa
African diaspora--History.

HT1322 / KON 2015

 

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