DEPICTION OF THE HISTORY OF SLAVERY AND SLAVE CULTURE

Abstract

Jeremy Black's History of Slavery in the World attempts to raise awareness of the issue of slavery by using global references. Slavery is shown in this issue via the lens of ancient global culture, namely that of major civilizations. The study covers the many forms of slavery as well as how it has evolved in terms of shape and style via global allusions. In this comprehensive history, Jeremy Black describes how slavery originated in antiquity and continues to this day in the shape of modern offenses like human trafficking and forced labor. He illustrates the various manifestations of slavery throughout history and the world, including the West Indian plantations, the Spartan insurrection, and the brutal forced labor of the gulags and concentration camps. Slavery shaped new global cultures like those in America and Brazil and contributed to the consolidation of transoceanic empires. Black examines the activists and the horrific testimonies of the slaves as he traces the protracted struggle for abolition in the 19th century. Slavery still exists today, and contrary to popular belief, forced labor may be found far closer to home.