57 pages • 1 hour read
448
Book • Nonfiction
North America • 16th-19th centuries
2016
Adult
18+ years
The Other Slavery by Andrés Reséndez uncovers the history of Indigenous enslavement in the Americas, revealing how Spanish colonists and later settlers entrapped Indigenous peoples in a distinct form of bondage for over four centuries, beginning in the Caribbean and extending to Mexico and the American Southwest. Reséndez meticulously documents this hidden atrocity, showing the lasting impact and adaptability of Indigenous slavery through primary research and historical evidence.
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Andrés Reséndez's The Other Slavery uncovers an often overlooked history of Native American enslavement in North America. Critics praise its thorough research and engaging narrative, though some find its dense detail overwhelming. Overall, the book is lauded for shedding light on a crucial, yet neglected aspect of American history.
Readers who appreciated Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown or 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann would likely enjoy The Other Slavery by Andrés Reséndez. This book appeals to those interested in untold histories, indigenous experiences, and a nuanced understanding of colonial America.
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448
Book • Nonfiction
North America • 16th-19th centuries
2016
Adult
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