Books matching: relationship between slavery and american economy
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Save:A powerful, eye-opening blend of economic history and personal stories that exposes how American capitalism was built on slavery’s horrors. Not always an easy read, but an essential one for anyone serious about understanding America’s past and present.
In "The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism" by Edward E. Baptist, the author meticulously examines the relationship between slavery and the American economic system. Through solid statistics and argument, Baptist demonstrates how American economic growth was powered by the forced toil of enslaved people, particularly in the cotton industry. The book interweaves personal narratives of enslaved individuals with rigorous research to highlight the economic dominance of slavery in shaping the national economy in the years leading up to the Civil War. Baptist's writing style is described as clear, detailed, and searing, offering a deep dive into the brutal realities of slavery and its lasting impact on American society.
2013•553 pages
