The Making of New World Slavery - (Verso World History) 2nd Edition by Robin Blackburn (Paperback)

The Making of New World Slavery is a groundbreaking book that uncovers the truth behind the rise of plantation slavery in the Americas.

Written by renowned historian Robin Blackburn, this book provides a comprehensive and thought-provoking analysis of how independent commerce led to the development of slave plantations.

The author argues that the baroque state sought to feed upon this commerce while failing to regulate slavery and racial relations successfully.

Through a detailed examination of the deployment of slaves in various colonial possessions, Blackburn demonstrates how plantation slavery emerged from civil society rather than state strategies.

He also shows how the surge of Atlantic trade, predicated on the murderous toil of the plantations, contributed to both the Industrial Revolution and the rise of the West.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex history of slavery and its impact on modern society.