Books in Watts Library: History of Slavery series

Describes the history of slavery, explaining how European countries purchased and sold slaves and how they were eventually brought to the United States.

Follows the course of slavery in ancient Greece and Rome, examining the work slaves did and the impact of slavery on their society.

Describes the history of slavery, explaining how European countries purchased and sold slaves and how they were eventually brought to the United States.

Describes the history of slavery in the United States, offering information on the life of slaves, rebels against slavery, and the impact of the Civil War on slaves and the South.

Discusses cases where children are forced to work against their wills in difficult and dangerous conditions in various countries around the world.

Follows the course of slavery in Mesopotamia and Egypt, examining how this practice began and spread, the work slaves did, and the impact of slavery on ancient societies.

Describes the history of slavery in the United States, offering information on the life of slaves, rebels against slavery, and the impact of the Civil War on slaves and the South.