Atlantic History in 15 Slave Revolts
Resistance, Rebellion and Abolition from Below
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From capture in Africa, in chains on slave ships and then imprisonment on the plantations of the Atlantic world, resistance from enslaved Africans was ever-present, but this resistance took many forms. Only rarely, and in certain circumstances, were collective revolts for freedom even attempted, let alone successful. This book explores 15 inspiring slave revolts and rebellious action across the Atlantic World, from the early 16th century up to the American Civil War.
Examining the key causes and events of each case, Atlantic History in 15 Slave Revolts analyses what we know about the courageous men, women and children who took part and explores what they were fighting for. Discussing how the nature, strategies and tactics of slave revolts evolved as the Atlantic slave system also changed, it highlights the Haitian Revolution of 1791-1804 as a key turning point, showing that freedom was not a 'gift' given from above, but to be won through struggle from below. This book also explores how Atlantic slave revolts have been remembered and represented through memorialisation and film, showing how this rich legacy of collective resistance and revolt has inspired later generations of campaigners fighting colonialism and racism.
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Introduction: Who Would Be Free Themselves Must Strike the Blow
1. The Wolof Rebellion, Santo Domingo [Dominican Republic], 1521
2. The Quilombo of Palmares, Brazil, c1605-1694
3. The Rebellion on St John, Danish Virgin Islands, 1733
4. The Stono River Rebellion, South Carolina, 1739
5. Tacky's Revolt, Jamaica, 1760
6. The Berbice Rebellion, Dutch Guyana, 1763
7. The Haitian Revolution, 1791-1804
8. The German Coast Uprising, Louisiana, 1811
9. The Aponte Rebellion, Cuba, 1812
10. Bussa's Rebellion, Barbados, 1816
11. Quamina's Rebellion, Demerara [Guyana], 1823
12. Nat Turner's Rebellion, Virginia, 1831
13. Sam Sharpe's Rebellion, Jamaica, 1831
14. The Malê Revolt in Bahia, Brazil, 1835
15. The American Civil War, 1861-65
Conclusion
Product details
| Published | Dec 10 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 304 |
| ISBN | 9781350386426 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 15 bw illustrations |
| Series | History in 15 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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