White Slavery in the Barbary States

Language: EnglishPublished: February 9, 2011

Subjects:

Slavery Africa, North

Bookshelves:

Culture/Civilization/Society History - General Sociology - 1

Authors:

Billings, Hammatt
1818 - 1874
Sumner, Charles
1811 - 1874

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About this book

In the tumultuous era of the early 19th century, as European powers grappled with the implications of colonialism, Charles Sumner’s "White Slavery in the Barbary States" sheds light on a harrowing chapter of history. This compelling document reveals the brutal realities of Christian captives in Algiers, where they endured unimaginable suffering under the yoke of white slavery. Sumner meticulously details the economic and social ramifications of this practice, emphasizing the moral imperative to confront such injustices. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians alike, this work serves as a crucial reminder of the resilience of human dignity amid oppression. Delve into Sumner's poignant narrative and uncover the stark truths of a forgotten struggle for freedom.