The Energy of Slaves by Andrew Nikiforuk

The Energy of Slaves

Andrew Nikiforuk

296 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

nonfiction history politics challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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Ancient civilizations routinely relied on shackled human muscle. It took the energy of slaves to plant crops, clothe emperors, and build cities. In the early 19th century, the slave trade became one of the most profitable enterprises on the planet...

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