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Episode 473: Neal Stephenson: Quicksilver(3)

American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time)

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Economic Complexities and Historical Realities of the Slave Trade

This chapter examines the intertwined realities of economic practices like stock trading and the slave trade during a complex historical era. It highlights the personal profits derived from these activities against the backdrop of societal costs and the harsh experiences of enslaved individuals, alongside a discussion of geopolitical shifts affecting trade routes.

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