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Tacky's Revolt

The Story of an Atlantic Slave War
Book • 2019
In 'Tacky's Revolt: The Story of an Atlantic Slave War', Vincent Brown provides a comprehensive and nuanced history of the 1760-1761 slave revolt in Jamaica.

The book frames the revolt not just as a local insurrection but as part of a larger global conflict, including wars on the African continent, the Seven Years’ War, and internal struggles among enslaved people.

Brown’s work highlights the African military roots of the enslaved leaders and how their experiences shaped their resistance against slavery.

The book also explores the 'martial geography' of Atlantic slavery, demonstrating how warfare influenced every aspect of bondage and how enslaved people formed alliances and strategies based on their prior experiences in Africa and the Americas.

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Mentioned in 5 episodes

Mentioned by
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Anita Anand
as a fellow finalist for the Cundill History Prize, highlighting his work on Tacky's Revolt.
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148. America: The Empire of Liberty
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Anita Anand
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William Dalrymple
as a dazzling book about the Atlantic slave war.
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56. Tacky's Revolt: Causes of the Rebellion
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William Dalrymple
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Anita Anand
as the book they are discussing in the podcast.
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57. Tacky's Revolt: An Atlantic Slave War
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William Dalrymple
in relation to his book about Tacky's Revolt and the depopulation in Benin due to the slave trade.
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60. Britain's Most Famous Slave
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William Dalrymple
in comparison to Equiano's story, highlighting the contrasting narrative styles and perspectives on slavery.
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61. The Black Abolitionist
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Vincent Brown
's work on Caribbean slave revolts.
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