The Ruling Race: A History Of American Slaveholders
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Author: James Oakes
Binding: Paperback
Published: Vintage Books, A Division of Random House, New York
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This Pulitzer Prize-winning historical work, The Ruling Race: A History Of American Slaveholders, chronicles the complex and often contradictory lives of slave owners in the American South. It uncovers the economic, social, and psychological forces that shaped their identities and actions, presenting a nuanced portrait of a powerful and deeply entrenched class. The narrative argues against simplistic interpretations, illustrating instead the diverse motivations and internal conflicts that characterized slaveholding society. This academic yet accessible account offers a critical re-evaluation of a pivotal era in American history.
Author: James Oakes
Binding: Paperback
Published: Vintage Books, A Division of Random House, New York
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This Pulitzer Prize-winning historical work, The Ruling Race: A History Of American Slaveholders, chronicles the complex and often contradictory lives of slave owners in the American South. It uncovers the economic, social, and psychological forces that shaped their identities and actions, presenting a nuanced portrait of a powerful and deeply entrenched class. The narrative argues against simplistic interpretations, illustrating instead the diverse motivations and internal conflicts that characterized slaveholding society. This academic yet accessible account offers a critical re-evaluation of a pivotal era in American history.