Without Consent or Contract - (Norton Paperback) by Robert William Fogel (Paperback)

This book is a groundbreaking work on the history of slavery in America, offering a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the institution's rise and fall.

Through careful testing of various sources and innovative methodological approaches, Fogel provides new insights into the lives of slaves and the political forces that shaped their experiences.

With a focus on both the operational and disintegrating aspects of slavery, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in American history and the abolitionist movement.