Historical Dictionary of Slavery and Abolition

This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Slavery and Abolition relates the history of the long and brutal history of slavery along with the struggle for abolition. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on the different forms of slavery, famous slaves and abolitionists, the numerous sources of slaves, and the current slavery conditions existing in various countries around the world. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Slavery and abolition.