The Problem of Slavery in the Age of Revolution, 1770-1823 (1975)

by David Brion Davis

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Part of a trilogy ""The Problem of Slavery in World History"", this is the second book in the series. It features a preface exploring the anti-slavery debate among American historians, between the 1970's and 1990's, started by the original publication of this book in the 1970's.

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This was a good read. I can’t really say that it was “fun” due to it’s topic, but it was certainly interesting. Davis brought up points in the book that I hadn’t thought of, although I don’t necessarily agree with each major point he made. Although all of the points he made were valid, backed up, and understandable. I do recommend this as a read, but my copy is another dated publication, and it may be hard to get your hands on it. (

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distinguished and influential thinking on the subject to appear in the past generation. The Problem of Slavery in the Age of Revolution, the sequel to Davis's Pulitzer Prize-winning The Problem of Slavery in Western Culture and the second volume of a proposed trilogy, is a truly monumental work of historical scholarship that first appeared in 1975 to critical acclaim both academic and literary. This reprint of that important work includes a new preface... (

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Albert J. Beveridge Award (1975)

Bancroft Prize (1976)

National Book Award (Winner – History and Biography – 1976)

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The New York Times Best Books of the Year (1975)

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The Problem of Slavery in the Age of Revolution, 1770-1823

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1975 edition: The problem of slavery in the age of Revolution, 1770-1823 / David Brion Davis

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Part of a trilogy ""The Problem of Slavery in World History"", this is the second book in the series. It features a preface exploring the anti-slavery debate among American historians, between the 1970's and 1990's, started by the original publication of this book in the 1970's.

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