The story of slavery - from its roots to the present day
Slavery has plagued the history of humankind for thousands of years, from the conquered peoples of Ancient times to the millions of Africans stolen from their homelands and forced into work that helped build America and the modern world. But what was it like to be a slave, endure such terrible hardships and fight for freedom?
Here historical information combines with moving personal stories to give your child the story behind slavery. Maps, charts, timelines and artefacts provide eye-opening context and the testimony of slaves featured in the book will take them behind the statistics. Help them discover the real story behind an evil trade that still exists even today.
- ISBN10 1405336706
- ISBN13 9781405336703
- Publish Date 1 June 2009
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 12 December 2011
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Imprint DK Children
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 192
- Language English