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Christopher Michael Blakley, "Empire of Brutality: Enslaved People and Animals in the British Atlantic World" (Louisiana State UP, 2023)

Apr 8, 2024
Historian Chris Blakely discusses how enslaved people in the British Atlantic World were dehumanized by likening them to animals, exploring resistance and complex human-animal networks. They delve into slaveholders' tactics of dehumanization, visual depictions of enslaved individuals, and the intellectual critique of mistreatment. The interconnectedness between enslaved people and animals is highlighted, showcasing the exploitation faced and strategic resistance enacted within the system.
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