

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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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Interactions Between Enslaved People and Animals in the British Atlantic World
02:18 • 10min
Exploring Dehumanization in the Context of Slavery
11:59 • 3min
Exploring Complex Depictions of Enslaved Individuals in Visual Culture
14:46 • 2min
The Dehumanization of Enslaved People: An Intellectual Critique
16:29 • 12min
Exploration of the Castle Trade and the Significance of the Money Cowry in Enabling the Slave Trade
28:58 • 2min
Interconnectedness of Enslaved People and Animals in the British Atlantic World
31:09 • 27min