| Series |
Understanding world history
Understanding world history series. ^A1265120
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| Contents |
Important events in the history of slavery -- The defining characteristics of slavery -- What conditions led to slavery? -- Slaves of the medieval era -- Slavery in the New World -- Slavery in the modern era -- What is the legacy of slavery? -- Important people in the history of slavery. |
| Abstract |
Slavery has been a part of human civilization for thousands of years: the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans all kept people in bondage. Many societies have been unwilling to give up the economic benefits of cheap labor that slavery ensures. Across the modern world, some 21 million people remain in bondage in Asia, Africa, Europe, and even North America. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2014010454 |
| ISBN | 9781601527424 (hbk.) |
| ISBN | 160152742X (hbk.) |
