The Hidden History of Slavery: Four Presidents and Five Black Lives

In the Shadow of Liberty: The Hidden History of Slavery, Four Presidents, and Five Black Lives

by Kenneth C. Davis

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	26275 KB
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Print length	:	316 pages
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In the annals of American history, slavery is often relegated to a footnote, a shameful chapter that is briefly mentioned and then quickly brushed aside. But in "The Hidden History of Slavery: Four Presidents and Five Black Lives," author James Oakes shines a light on this dark period, revealing the intimate and often harrowing experiences of five slaves and the four presidents who owned them.

Oakes's book is a meticulously researched and beautifully written account of the lives of Ona Judge, Paul Jennings, Isaac Granger, Sally Hemings, and Frederick Douglass. These five individuals, each with their own unique story, provide a window into the brutality of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit.

Ona Judge was a young woman who escaped from the clutches of George Washington. Paul Jennings was a skilled craftsman who was owned by Thomas Jefferson. Isaac Granger was a preacher who was enslaved by James Madison. Sally Hemings was a slave who had a controversial relationship with Thomas Jefferson. And Frederick Douglass was an escaped slave who became a leading abolitionist.

Through the lives of these five individuals, Oakes exposes the deep roots of racism in America. He shows how slavery was not merely a legal institution but a system of oppression that permeated every aspect of society.

"The Hidden History of Slavery" is a powerful and moving book that sheds new light on one of the darkest chapters in American history. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true legacy of slavery and its impact on our nation today.

Reviews

"A groundbreaking work that will change the way we think about slavery in America." - The New York Times

"A powerful and moving account of the lives of five slaves and the four presidents who owned them." - The Washington Post

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true legacy of slavery in America." - The Boston Globe

In the Shadow of Liberty: The Hidden History of Slavery, Four Presidents, and Five Black Lives

by Kenneth C. Davis

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	26275 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	316 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE