54. Royal African Company: Slavery Inc
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The Sweet Bane of Sugar: Slavery and Trade
This chapter examines the historical role of sugar in the transatlantic slave trade, highlighting its transition from valued honey to a driving force behind European colonial expansion. It discusses the complex labor systems that emerged, contrasting the experiences of indentured servants and enslaved individuals, while revealing the economic motivations behind the shift to African slavery.
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