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2) Slavery, Suffering and Affordable Luxury

A History of Coffee

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Power Dynamics and Control on Slave Plantations

This chapter examines the power dynamics and oppressive conditions faced by enslaved Africans on plantations in Suriname and Saint-Domingue. It highlights the role of physical intimidation and legal systems in maintaining control and preventing rebellion among the enslaved population.

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