The book explores the importance of slavery to the Old South, the astounding profitability of plantation agriculture, and the legacy of emancipation. It also examines the place of American producers in world markets and considers the impact of globalization and international competition 150 years ago. Written for scholars and students alike, Plantation Kingdom is an accessible and fascinating study.
The American South and Its Global Commodities
The book explores the importance of slavery to the Old South, the astounding profitability of plantation agriculture, and the legacy of emancipation. It also examines the place of American producers in world markets and considers the impact of globalization and international competition 150 years ago. Written for scholars and students alike, Plantation Kingdom is an accessible and fascinating study.
- ISBN:
- 9781421419404
- 9781421419404
- Category:
- Slavery & abolition of slavery
- Format:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
- 09-03-2016
- Publisher:
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions (mm):
- 216x140x11mm
- Weight:
- 0.2kg
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