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Justene Hill Edwards, "Savings and Trust: The Rise and Betrayal of the Freedman's Bank" (Norton, 2024)

New Books in Economic and Business History

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Understanding Finance Through the Lens of Slavery

This chapter explores the financial acumen of enslaved individuals before the Freedman's Bank, revealing their intrinsic awareness of their commodification. It draws on personal narratives to illustrate how these experiences influenced their perceptions of wealth and value in an oppressive environment.

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