The hierarchies of slavery in Santos, Brazil, 1822-1888 /:

Despite the inherent brutality of slavery, some slaves could find small but important opportunities to act decisively. This book explores such moments of opportunity and resistance in Santos, a Southeastern township in Imperial Brazil. It argues that slavery in Brazil was hierarchical: slaves'...

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1. Verfasser: Read, Ian (Ian William Olivo), 1976- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Stanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press, ©2012.
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Zusammenfassung:Despite the inherent brutality of slavery, some slaves could find small but important opportunities to act decisively. This book explores such moments of opportunity and resistance in Santos, a Southeastern township in Imperial Brazil. It argues that slavery in Brazil was hierarchical: slaves' fleeting chances to form families, work jobs that would not kill or maim, avoid debilitating diseases, or find a (legal or illegal) pathway out of slavery were highly influenced by their demographic background and their owners' social position.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xiv, 275 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780804778558
0804778558

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