Slavery And The Making Of America

This companion volume to the four-part PBS series on the history of American slavery--narrated by Morgan Freeman and sch... (more)

This companion volume to the four-part PBS series on the history of American slavery--narrated by Morgan Freeman and scheduled to air in February 2005--illuminates the human side of this inhumane institution, presenting it largely through the stories of the slaves themselves. Features 120 illustrations. (less)

A documentary of the history of American slavery from its beginnings in the British colonies through the years of post-C... (more)

A documentary of the history of American slavery from its beginnings in the British colonies through the years of post-Civil War Reconstruction, this series examines the integral role slavery played in shaping the new country and challenges the long held notion that it was exclusively a Southern enterprise. The remarkable stories of individual slaves offer fresh perspectives on the slave experience. (less)

The landmark four-part series documents the history of American slavery from its beginnings in the British colonies to i... (more)

The landmark four-part series documents the history of American slavery from its beginnings in the British colonies to its end in the Southern states, and through the years of post-Civil War Reconstruction. The series examines the integral role slavery played in shaping the new country's development, challenging the long-held notion that it was exclusively a Southern enterprise. (less)

In the 1620s, there were no limitations imposed on slaves. But by the early 18th century, the expanding slave trade caus... (more)

In the 1620s, there were no limitations imposed on slaves. But by the early 18th century, the expanding slave trade caused many colonies to adopt strict "black codes," transforming the social system into one of legal racial oppression. (less)