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Slavery at Sea

Sowande M. Mustakeem
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Slavery at Sea

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Sowande M. Mustakeem

Slavery at Sea

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Atlantic Ocean • 18th Century

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Slavery at Sea by Sowande M. Mustakeem is a historical analysis and theoretical revision exploring the unique and humanized experiences of Africans during the Middle Passage in the eighteenth century. The book challenges conventional narratives by highlighting the individualized trauma and experiences of the enslaved, discussing the commodification and marginalization of African bodies through stages of warehousing, transport, and delivery, and examining the enduring impact of these atrocities on modern consciousness and social norms.

Dark

Unnerving

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.4

378 ratings

84%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sowande M. Mustakeem’s Slavery at Sea is praised for its meticulous research and poignant narrative, shedding light on the overlooked horrors of the Middle Passage. Reviewers commend its compelling testimonies and interdisciplinary approach, but note its intense detail may overwhelm some readers. Overall, it’s an essential contribution to slave trade studies.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Slavery at Sea?

Readers who appreciate detailed historical analysis and narratives centered on social justice and human rights will find Sowande M. Mustakeem's Slavery at Sea compelling. Similar to Marcus Rediker's The Slave Ship, it appeals to those interested in maritime history, African American studies, and the brutal realities of the transatlantic slave trade.

4.4

378 ratings

84%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Atlantic Ocean • 18th Century

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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