A Primary Source History of Slavery in the United States

Through letters, diaries, speeches, and other primary documents, this history paints a vivid picture of slavery in the United States, showing the daily hardships, acts of resistance, and humanity of enslaved people. Each source is placed in its historical context, tracing the institution from colonial times to the Civil War and revealing the moral and political conflicts that surrounded it. Readers gain an intimate view of key events and figures, understanding how the struggle for freedom shaped the nation.