The Half Has Never Been Told
by Edward E. Baptist
This book delves deeply into the economic impact of slavery in America, making it a perfect companion to 'American Slavery: 1619-1877'.
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Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II
by Douglas A. Blackmon
Blackmon’s work expands on the legacy of slavery and its enduring impacts, which aligns closely with the historical period covered in 'American Slavery: 1619-1877'.
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Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
by Dee Brown
Though it addresses a different group, the exploration of systemic oppression parallels themes of enslavement discussed in 'American Slavery'.
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Stolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail
by Malika Oufkir, Michele Fitoussi, Ros Schwartz
While not directly about slavery, it provides insight into systemic injustice, connecting with the themes of oppression and resilience found in 'American Slavery'.
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A People's History of the United States
by Howard Zinn
Zinn's work resonates with the themes of social injustice and the struggle for equality present in 'American Slavery: 1619-1877'.
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The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness
by Michelle Alexander
Alexander discusses the legacy of slavery in modern America, making it a contemporary counterpart to 'American Slavery'.
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From slavery to freedom
by Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham
This book provides a broader context to the history of slavery and its aftermath in America, aligning closely with the historical elements of 'American Slavery'.
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