Rough Crossings (Abridged): Britain, the Slaves, and the American Re Audiobook

" Interesting, and kind of a sad wake-up call. "

" I recommend this book to anyone interested in the history of slavery and African Americans in the United States. This book is a delightful read that explores areas of the topic of slavery that has never really been touched upon in school history on either side of the Atlantic. "

" This was so interesting - it's a history of the abolition of slavery in Britain, but it also covers escaped slaves from the Revolutionary War who the British promised freedom to, and the creation of Freetown in Sierra Leone. It was a detailed, fact-filled book but read like a novel. "

" slow going - started several months ago - very interesting but not a fast read "

" Very sad, a bit hard-going at times but well written and interesting. "

" Amazing book. Phenomenal story. Mind-altering for me in many ways. There were some phenomenal men out there in the 18th century, black and white alike. A definite read. "

" Brilliant. Mr. Schamas use of the language is second to none: bright and engaging. He is fearless in his polemic and challenges his readers with facts as hard as diamonds. As an American I welcomed his insight into avenues that were sorely missed by Thomas Jefferson et al. "

" I thought this was really interesting since I knew very little about the relationship between Britan and colonial blacks during the American Revolutionary period. This book was a little harder to follow and not as engaging as his "Power of Art" series, but still informative. "

" If you are interested in history - black history in particular I would recommend this book. I found it easy to read and it has given me some understanding of how part of our world was shaped. "

" Presents a slice of early American history we certainly aren't exposed to in school. Compelling story. The use of primary sources added a lot to the texture of the story. "

" Oh my God! This filled in so many holes in my knowledge of American and English history. I'm officially a Schamaniac! "

" Fascinating insight into slavery and the abolitionist movement and rooted to the wars and real politik of the time.. "

" Although this is nonfiction, the book is told much like a story from many points of view, and is almost as gripping as good fiction, but even more interesting because it is a history book and the details are all footnoted. "