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Genre/Form: | Encyclopedias History Encyclopédies |
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Material Type: | Document |
Document Type: | Book, Computer File |
All Authors / Contributors: | Junius P Rodriguez |
ISBN: | 0765612577 9780765612571 |
Language Note: | English. |
OCLC Number: | 995215062 |
Notes: | A-Z. |
Description: | 1 online resource (986 pages) |
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Abstract:
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,
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