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Starred Review on April 1, 2018 | Social Sciences
Rae (Witnessing America) covers the complete story of American slavery from the start of the transatlantic trade in the 15th century to slavery's end with the close of the Civil War and the ratification of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments. Participants' accounts show the realities of people being exchanged for goods; meanwhile, slavers faced illnesses and mutinies at sea. The most valuable and relevant documentation came from the slaves t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More