History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett

The Slave Trade

Jul 6, 2024

Explore the chilling depths of the Muslim slave trade, a lesser-known but devastating chapter of history. Delve into the complexities of African slavery, examining internal trades and the impacts of Western demands. Uncover the dynamics of slavery during the Abbasid Caliphate and the legacy it leaves in modern society. Challenge common narratives of America's foundation while comparing the Atlantic and Islamic slave trades. This engaging discussion sheds light on the multifaceted nature of slavery and its long-lasting consequences across cultures.

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The Muslim slave trade, which predates the Atlantic slave trade, had a profound and lasting impact on African demographics and society.

The internal African slave trade was the largest, involving complex dynamics where local leaders participated in the capturing and selling of their own people.

Contemporary narratives on slavery, such as the 1619 Project, may oversimplify historical complexities, highlighting the need for a nuanced understanding of these legacies.

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Intro

2min

Unraveling African Slavery's Complexities

13min

Slavery in the Islamic World: Historical Dynamics and Modern Implications

5min

Debating the Narratives of Slavery and Historical Interpretation

3min

Historical Contexts of Slavery: A Comparative Analysis

2min

The Complex Dynamics of the Slave Trade

14min

Revisiting Slavery's Legacy

21min

In this episode of History 102, WhatifAltHist creator Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg discuss the history of the Muslim slave trade, a forgotten tragedy that predates and rivals the Atlantic slave trade in both scale and brutality.

Dive into the complex dynamics and enduring impact of this dark chapter in African history, and explore the Muslim and internal slave trades while also challenging the 1619 Project's narrative. Learn about the broader context of global slavery, the complex origins of racial inequality, and the global network that fueled the transatlantic slave trade.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:42) African Slave Trade Basics

(01:42) Misconceptions and Context

(03:20) Different African Slave Trades

(03:25) Muslim Slave Trade

(14:19) Sponsor: beehiiv | Babbel

(20:49) Comparisons with the Atlantic Slave Trade

(41:34) Impact of Slavery on America

(55:09) Slavery in Brazil and the Caribbean

(58:30) Book Recommendations

(59:10) Wrap

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:

African Founders by David Hackett Fisher
Conquests and Cultures by Thomas Sowell
Africa by John Reeder
Africa and the Africans by John Thornton

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