American Slavery, American Freedom

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American Slavery, American Freedom

By: Edmund S. Morgan

Narrated by: Sean Pratt

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"If it is possible to understand the American paradox, the marriage of slavery and freedom, Virginia is surely the place to begin," writes Edmund S. Morgan in American Slavery, American Freedom, a study of the tragic contradiction at the core of America. Morgan finds the key to this central paradox in the people and politics of the state that was both the birthplace of the revolution and the largest slaveholding state in the country.

With a new introduction. Winner of the Francis Parkman Prize and the Albert J. Beveridge Award.

Edmund S. MorganSean PrattGildan Media, LLC

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Freedom

Capitalism

Imperialism

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British Empire

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"Thoughtful, suggestive and highly readable." ( New York Times Book Review)

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Very informative and in depth history of Virginia and its limks to England. A great read.

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A considered, detailed and interesting history. A very enjoyable deep-dive in early US history.

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