The Story of Slavery

by Sarah Courtauld

Book Overview

Throughout history, there have been slaves - people who are owned by other people, who can be bought and sold, and live without freedom. This book tells their compelling story of endurance and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0746087527
• ISBN13: 9780746087527
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Usborne Books
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A concise, direct account of a hard subject to discuss with young minds

This book is just what I needed to introduce my young daughter to this difficult subject. It follows a historical time line starting with slavery in ancient times and up to today. It mentions important historical figures such as Spartacus, Harriet Tubman,Toussaint L'Ouverture, John Eibner and more. The illustrations include historical engravings, posters, photographs and paintings. I used this book as a preamble to explaining racism, the civil rights movement and celebrating Martin Luther King day. A valuable tool to open discussion and exposing a child to the horrors of slavery.