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1. The Early Black Diaspora in the Americas: The First Century after Columbus.

Author

Palmer, Colin

Abstract

Assesses to present state of knowledge of African-American contributions to, and the role of slavery in the settlement of, the Americas. Suggests areas for future research and discusses research problems. Argues that the economics of capitalism had more effect on conditions of slavery than did the legal codes. (DK)

Published
1991

2. The cruelest commerce.

Author

Palmer, Colin

Subjects
*SLAVE trade
Abstract

Focuses on the slave trading of African people by Europeans and Americans. Origin of slave trade; Number of slaves sent to European countries; Forts established by European colonists to facilitate slave trade; Ways in which traders acquired slaves from Africa; Criteria for selection of slaves; Difficulties faced by slaves during their journey to various colonies.

Published
1992

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