The Atlantic Slave Trade: A Census - Softcover

Curtin, Philip D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0299054047 ISBN 13: 9780299054045

Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press, 1972

Synopsis

Curtin combines modern research and statistical methods with his broad knowledge of the field to present the first book-length quantitative analysis of the Atlantic slave trade.  Its basic evidence suggests revision of currently held opinions concerning the place of the slave trade in the economies of the Old World nations and their American colonies.

“Curtin’s work will not only be the starting point for all future research on the slave trade and comparative slavery, but will become an indispensable reference for anyone interested in Afro-American studies.”—Journal of American History

“Curtin has produced a stimulating monograph, the product of immaculate scholarship, against which all past and future studies will have to be judged.”—Journal of American Studies

“Professor Curtin’s new book is up to his customary standard of performance: within the limits he set for himself, The Atlantic Slave Trade could hardly be a better or more important book.”—American Historical Review

 

About this title

About the Author:

Philip D. Curtin (1922-2009) was author of The Image of Africa and Two Jamaicas. He edited Africa Remembered, a collection of narratives by former slaves and others involved in the slave trade. He was a member of the Department of History at the University of Wisconsin from 1956-1975. From 1975 until the time of his death, he was a member of the faculty of Johns Hopkins University.

Review:

“Curtin has written a brilliantly provocative book that should lead to a range of new inquiries.”—Hispanic American Historical Review

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
• Publication date: 1972
• ISBN 10: 0299054047
• ISBN 13: 9780299054045
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 358