Beyond Slavery
Explorations of Race, Labor, and Citizenship in Postemancipation Societies
By Frederick Cooper, Rebecca J. Scott, Thomas Cleveland Holt | Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press
About the book
In this collaborative work, three leading historians explore one of the most significant areas of inquiry in modern historiography — the transition from slavery to freedom and what this transition meant for former slaves, former slaveowners, and the societies in which they lived. Their contributions take us beyond the familiar portrait of emancipation as the end of an evil system to consider the questions and the struggles that emerged in freedom’s wake.
Thomas Holt focuses on emancipation in Jamaica and the contested meaning of citizenship in defining and redefining the concept of freedom; Rebecca Scott investigates the complex struggles and cross-racial alliances that evolved in southern Louisiana and Cuba after the end of slavery; and Frederick Cooper examines the intersection of emancipation and imperialism in French West Africa. In their introduction, the authors address issues of citizenship, labor, and race, in the post-emancipation period and they point the way toward a fuller understanding of the meanings of freedom.
Editions of Beyond Slavery
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807825419
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807848548
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469617374
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890872265
Read an Excerpt
In this collaborative work, three leading historians explore one of the most significant areas of inquiry in modern historiography — the transition from slavery to freedom and what this transition meant for former slaves, former slaveowners, and the societies in which they lived. Their contributions take us beyond the familiar portrait of emancipation as the end of an evil system to consider the questions and the struggles that emerged in freedom’s wake.
Thomas Holt focuses on emancipation in Jamaica and the contested meaning of citizenship in defining and redefining the concept of freedom; Rebecca Scott investigates the complex struggles and cross-racial alliances that evolved in southern Louisiana and Cuba after the end of slavery; and Frederick Cooper examines the intersection of emancipation and imperialism in French West Africa. In their introduction, the authors address issues of citizenship, labor, and race, in the post-emancipation period and they point the way toward a fuller understanding of the meanings of freedom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beyond Slavery about?
In this collaborative work, three leading historians explore one of the most significant areas of inquiry in modern historiography — the transition from slavery to freedom and what this transition meant for former slaves, former slaveowners, and the societies in which they lived. Their contributions take us beyond the familiar portrait of emancipation as the end of an evil system to consider the questions and the struggles that emerged in freedom’s wake.
Thomas Holt focuses on emancipation in Jamaica and the contested meaning of citizenship in defining and redefining the concept of freedom; Rebecca Scott investigates the complex struggles and cross-racial alliances that evolved in southern Louisiana and Cuba after the end of slavery; and Frederick Cooper examines the intersection of emancipation and imperialism in French West Africa. In their introduction, the authors address issues of citizenship, labor, and race, in the post-emancipation period and they point the way toward a fuller understanding of the meanings of freedom.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Beyond Slavery?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of Beyond Slavery?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807825419
How long is Beyond Slavery and how many pages does it have?
Beyond Slavery has 216 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Beyond Slavery?
Frederick Cooper, Rebecca J. Scott, Thomas Cleveland Holt
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Beyond Slavery is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807825419) and paperback(ISBN 9780807848548) and ebook(ISBN 9781469617374) and pdf(ISBN 9798890872265)
Where can I buy Beyond Slavery online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy Beyond Slavery from below
Where can I buy Beyond Slavery?