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Commercial Agriculture, the Slave Trade and Slavery in Atlantic Africa

This book considers commercial agriculture in Africa in relation to the trans-Atlantic slave trade and the institution of slavery within Africa itself, from the beginnings of European maritime trade in the fifteenth century to the early stages of colonial rule in the twentieth century.

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Contributors: Law, Robin, (Editor), Schwarz, Suzanne, (Editor), Strickrodt, Silke, 1970- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Woodbridge, Suffolk : James Currey, 2013.
Series:Western Africa series
Subjects and Genres:
Agriculture > Social aspects > Africa, West > History > 18th century.
Agriculture > Social aspects > Africa, West > History > 19th century.
Slave trade > Africa, West > History > 18th century.
Slave trade > Africa, West > History > 19th century.
Slavery > Africa, West > History > 18th century.
Slavery > Africa, West > History > 19th century.
Africa, West > Economic conditions > 18th century.
Africa, West > Economic conditions > 19th century.
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Summary: This book considers commercial agriculture in Africa in relation to the trans-Atlantic slave trade and the institution of slavery within Africa itself, from the beginnings of European maritime trade in the fifteenth century to the early stages of colonial rule in the twentieth century.
Physical Description: xv, 272 pages : maps ; 25 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781847010759
184701075X
9781847011367
1847011365

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