American Slavery, American Freedom Audiobook

" This book gave me a lot to think about, but it didn't focus on the advent of slavery/racism as much as I anticipated. The first 3/4 of the book focused on white settlers and white servants, and then he seemed to throw the issues of African slaves in at the very end. A good read though, particularly for those interested in Colonial Virginia history. "

" I've said it before, I really love Edmund Morgan. He's a gifted historian and author. He is really able to tell you about very basic concepts of American History, yet he makes you view things in a way that you never have before and see the history of our nation in a whole new way. "

" Excellent exploration of the slavery/freedom paradox. "

" This was one of the first book I read for my major and it was actually very well done. Definitely a very interesting history after being trapt reading mundane historical accounts during high school. Plus it was an easy read! "

" This was a very good Colonial history book. "

" In this book, Dr. Morgan persuasively argues that American slavery arose first in Virginia Out of primarily socio-economic aspects of life during and after tobacco booms in Virginia. "

" Excellent, insightful analysis of the origins and consequences of southern slavery - unique perspectives that transcends the trite analyses many historians can't seem to get away from. "

" This ranks as one of the non-fiction history books I wish I would've written. Truly foundational to the understanding of early American history, and relating the evolution of the two ends of the spectrum of freedom in a way that fully relates the uniqueness of the American experience. "

" They're more connected than you might think. A really wonderful book. There's a reason why historians talk about Morgan like he's a god. "

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" An amazing book! To read and re-read! "

" I recall that this book had an interesting thesis. I can no longer recall what that thesis was. "

" You have to read the entire book. It is slow but the punchline is worth it. "

" This book explains why slavery came to the American colonies and why it stayed so long. Many believed American freedom depended upon slavery. "

" I thought this book was just brilliant. The simplicity of Morgan's arguments makes this accessible, quick to read, and inviting to the historical novice. He was a clever fellow. "