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Book Synopsis: A groundbreaking history demonstrating that America's economic supremacy was built on the backs of enslaved people
Winner of the 2015 Avery O. Craven Prize from the Organization of American Historians Winner of the 2015 Sidney Hillman Prize
Americans tend to cast slavery as a pre-modern institution -- the nation's original sin, perhaps, but isolated in time and divorced from America's later success. But to do so robs the millions who suffered in bondage of their full legacy.
As historian Edward E. Baptist reveals in The Half Has Never Been Told, the expansion of slavery in the first eight decades after American independence drove the evolution and modernization of the United States.
In the span of a single lifetime, the South grew from a narrow coastal strip of worn-out tobacco plantations to a continental cotton empire, and the United States grew into a modern, industrial, and capitalist economy.
Told through the intimate testimonies of survivors of slavery, plantation records, newspapers, as well as the words of politicians and entrepreneurs, The Half Has Never Been Told offers a radical new interpretation of American history.
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Uncover the untold truth of America's economic rise with "The Half Has Never Been Told." This groundbreaking history book by Edward E. Baptist exposes the dark reality that America's economic supremacy was built on the backs of enslaved people. Discover how slavery drove the evolution and modernization of the United States, shaping the nation's success in ways you've never imagined.
Winner of prestigious awards like the 2015 Avery O. Craven Prize and the 2015 Sidney Hillman Prize, "The Half Has Never Been Told" is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of American history. Dive into the intimate testimonies of survivors of slavery, plantation records, and historical accounts that paint a vivid picture of how slavery transformed a narrow coastal strip into a continental cotton empire.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain a radical new interpretation of American history with "The Half Has Never Been Told." This insightful book challenges the traditional narrative of slavery as a pre-modern institution, shedding light on its integral role in shaping the modern, industrial, and capitalist economy of the United States. Prepare to be captivated by a story that will change the way you view the foundation of America's success.
Ready to embark on a journey through America's complex past and uncover the hidden truth behind its economic development? Order your copy of "The Half Has Never Been Told" today and delve into a compelling narrative that will challenge your perspective on history.
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