Murder on the Middle Passage - The Trial of Captain Kimber
- 281 Seiten
- 10 Lesestunden
How the death of a fifteen-year-old girl aboard the slave ship Recovery shook the British establishment.
Nicholas Rogers ist ein Historiker, der sich mit dem Mittelalter beschäftigt. Seine Arbeit zeichnet sich durch eine intensive Auseinandersetzung mit Archivforschung und die sorgfältige Untersuchung historischer Daten aus. Er konzentriert sich auf die Aufdeckung der entscheidenden Ereignisse und gesellschaftlichen Strukturen, die vergangene Zivilisationen geprägt haben. Seine Expertise liegt in der sorgfältigen Erforschung und Interpretation historischer Quellen.



How the death of a fifteen-year-old girl aboard the slave ship Recovery shook the British establishment.
War, Disease and Race in the Eighteenth-Century British Caribbean
The book explores the harsh realities of the eighteenth-century Caribbean, contrasting the romanticized view of maritime history. It delves into a world characterized by violence, where social bonds were fleeting and unstable, portraying the region as a tumultuous 'marchlands' rather than a backdrop for adventure. Through this lens, it examines the complexities of life in a turbulent environment shaped by conflict and shifting alliances.
Delving into Bristol's maritime history, this book examines its role as a prominent slave port during the eighteenth century. It uncovers the complexities of trade, the impact on local society, and the broader implications of the transatlantic slave trade, highlighting both the economic benefits and moral consequences of this dark chapter in history. Through detailed research, it sheds light on the lives affected by this trade and the legacy it left in Bristol and beyond.