Tacky's Revolt

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.