The Reaper's Garden: Death and Power in the World of Atlantic Slavery
The Reaper's Garden: Death and Power in the World of Atlantic Slavery
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008368
Book • Nonfiction
Jamaica • 18th century
2008
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Reaper's Garden: Death and Power in the World of Atlantic Slavery, Vincent Brown examines how frequent death shaped the lives and social structures in Jamaica during the Atlantic slave trade. The book explores the connections between mortality, spirituality, and authority, illustrating how enslaved individuals and colonizers used death as a tool for power and cultural expression.
Dark
Informative
Mysterious
Unnerving
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Vincent Brown's The Reaper's Garden is praised for its innovative approach to exploring the role of death in Jamaican slavery, offering a compelling narrative and rich historical context. Some critics find it occasionally dense with academic jargon, which may challenge general readers. Overall, it's lauded for its depth and interdisciplinary perspective.
Who Should Read The Reaper's Garden: Death and Power in the World of Atlantic Slavery?
Readers interested in The Reaper's Garden: Death and Power in the World of Atlantic Slavery by Vincent Brown likely appreciate in-depth historical analysis, Atlantic history, and the sociology of death. Fans of works like Marcus Rediker's The Slave Ship and Robin Blackburn's The Overthrow of Colonial Slavery may find it compelling.
188 ratings
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368
Book • Nonfiction
Jamaica • 18th century
2008
Adult
18+ years
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