About the book
First published by UNC Press in 1972, Sugar and Slaves presents a vivid portrait of English life in the Caribbean more than three centuries ago. Using a host of contemporary primary sources, Richard Dunn traces the development of plantation slave society in the region. He examines sugar production techniques, the vicious character of the slave trade, the problems of adapting English ways to the tropics, and the appalling mortality rates for both blacks and whites that made these colonies the richest, but in human terms the least successful, in English America.
“A masterly analysis of the Caribbean plantation slave society, its lifestyles, ethnic relations, afflictions, and peculiarities.” — Journal of Modern History
“A remarkable account of the rise of the planter class in the West Indies. . . . Dunn’s [work] is rich social history, based on factual data brought to life by his use of contemporary narrative accounts.” — New York Review of Books
“A study of major importance. . . . Dunn not only provides the most solid and precise account ever written of the social development of the British West Indies down to 1713, he also challenges some traditional historical cliches.” — American Historical Review
Editions of Sugar and Slaves
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807811924
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807848777
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469600420
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807899823
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890882233
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First published by UNC Press in 1972, Sugar and Slaves presents a vivid portrait of English life in the Caribbean more than three centuries ago. Using a host of contemporary primary sources, Richard Dunn traces the development of plantation slave society in the region. He examines sugar production techniques, the vicious character of the slave trade, the problems of adapting English ways to the tropics, and the appalling mortality rates for both blacks and whites that made these colonies the richest, but in human terms the least successful, in English America.
“A masterly analysis of the Caribbean plantation slave society, its lifestyles, ethnic relations, afflictions, and peculiarities.” — Journal of Modern History
“A remarkable account of the rise of the planter class in the West Indies. . . . Dunn’s [work] is rich social history, based on factual data brought to life by his use of contemporary narrative accounts.” — New York Review of Books
“A study of major importance. . . . Dunn not only provides the most solid and precise account ever written of the social development of the British West Indies down to 1713, he also challenges some traditional historical cliches.” — American Historical Review
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sugar and Slaves about?
First published by UNC Press in 1972, Sugar and Slaves presents a vivid portrait of English life in the Caribbean more than three centuries ago. Using a host of contemporary primary sources, Richard Dunn traces the development of plantation slave society in the region. He examines sugar production techniques, the vicious character of the slave trade, the problems of adapting English ways to the tropics, and the appalling mortality rates for both blacks and whites that made these colonies the richest, but in human terms the least successful, in English America.
“A masterly analysis of the Caribbean plantation slave society, its lifestyles, ethnic relations, afflictions, and peculiarities.” — Journal of Modern History
“A remarkable account of the rise of the planter class in the West Indies. . . . Dunn’s [work] is rich social history, based on factual data brought to life by his use of contemporary narrative accounts.” — New York Review of Books
“A study of major importance. . . . Dunn not only provides the most solid and precise account ever written of the social development of the British West Indies down to 1713, he also challenges some traditional historical cliches.” — American Historical Review
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Sugar and Slaves?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of Sugar and Slaves?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807811924
How long is Sugar and Slaves and how many pages does it have?
Sugar and Slaves has 392 page(s)
Is Sugar and Slaves part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and the University of North Carolina Press
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Sugar and Slaves?
Gary Nash, Richard S. Dunn
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Sugar and Slaves is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807811924) and paperback(ISBN 9780807848777) and ebook(ISBN 9781469600420) and ebook(ISBN 9780807899823) and pdf(ISBN 9798890882233)
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