RT Web Page DB /z-wcorg/ DS http://worldcat.org ID 908062295 LA English UL http://search.credoreference.com/content/title/sharpeeman T1 Encyclopedia of emancipation and abolition in the Transatlantic world A1 Rodriguez, Junius P.,, Ackerson, Wayne,, YR 2015 SN 9781315704753 1315704757 9781317471790 1317471792 9781317471806 1317471806 9781317471783 1317471784 AB The struggle to abolish slavery is one of the grandest quests - and central themes - of modern history. These movements for freedom have taken many forms, from individual escapes, violent rebellions, and official proclamations to mass organizations, decisive social actions, and major wars. Every emancipation movement - whether in Europe, Africa, or the Americas - has profoundly transformed the country and society in which it existed. This unique A-Z encyclopedia examines every effort to end slavery in the United States and the transatlantic world. It focuses on massive, broad-based movements,