American Slaves and African Masters: Algiers and the Western Sahara, 1776-1820 2012th Edition

Hundreds of books have been written on the institution of slavery, several of them pointing to America's "Peculiar institution" as a specific example. But what makes a slave a slave? What similarities and differences are there between New World and African slave systems? Using a stunning comparative approach, Christine Sears attempts to answers these questions.In American Slaves, African Masters Sears looks at the experience of Americans held as slaves in Algiers and compares it to the experience of black slaves in America. Using an astounding amount of research, Sears dazzles her readers from the very beginning and allows them to better relate with the slave victim's experience.Sears book is not only informative and detailed but also entertaining. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in the history of slavery, oriental studies, or the history of the people of Early Republic as well as anyone looking for a great read.