Books Like Slave Owners: The Untold Story of Slave Owners in the American South

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Books to Read If You Like Slave Owners: The Untold Story of Slave Owners in the American South

The Half Has Never Been Told

by Edward E. Baptist

Like 'Slave Owners,' this book delves into the complex relationship between slavery and economic growth in the American South.

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American Slavery: 1619-1877

by Peter Kolchin

This book provides a broader context to the themes of slavery and its impacts on society and economy, which aligns with your interest in the untold stories of slave owners.

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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

It complements your interest by revealing the ongoing exploitation of African Americans, extending the narrative of slavery beyond the Civil War.

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The Slave Ship: A Human History

by Marcus Rediker

The focus on the human stories related to slavery mirrors your interest in the personal histories connected to slave ownership.

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Minding the Store: Black Women's Cooperative Activism in Progressive Era New York

by K. D. Smith

Though it has a broader focus, it offers insights on the social impacts of slavery and economic realities, tying back to slave ownership and agency.

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Bury the Chains: Prophets and Rebels in the Fight to Free an Empire's Slaves

by Adam Hochschild

It connects the legacy of slave ownership with the fight against it, providing a historical perspective on the institution.

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Slavery and the American West: The Burden of Southern History

by Michael A. Morrison

This book offers a geographic and historical perspective that complements your interests in the United States' slave history.

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The Peculiar Institution: Slavery in the Ante-Bellum South

by Kenneth M. Stampp

This book directly studies the institution of slavery and provides insights into the lives of slave owners, aligning perfectly with your interests.

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What should I read after Slave Owners: The Untold Story of Slave Owners in the American South?

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