Book Reviews: "The Rise and Fall of the Plantation Complex: Essays in Atlantic History," by Philip D. Curtin

Book Reviews: "The Rise and Fall of the Plantation Complex: Essays in Atlantic History," by Philip D. Curtin

Reviews this second edition of Curtin's essay collection on the development of slave-based tropical agriculture in the Atlantic basin, from the Middle Ages to the late 19th century (Studies in Comparative World History, Cambridge University Press, 1998, 222p, $54.95 Cloth, $17.95 Paper). Notes...

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Published in:International Journal of African Historical Studies 1998, Vol.31 (2), p.405-407
Main Author: Scarano, Francisco A
Format: Review
Language:eng
Subjects:
History
Slavery
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Summary:Reviews this second edition of Curtin's essay collection on the development of slave-based tropical agriculture in the Atlantic basin, from the Middle Ages to the late 19th century (Studies in Comparative World History, Cambridge University Press, 1998, 222p, $54.95 Cloth, $17.95 Paper). Notes Curtin's discussion of slave-based sugar production. Makes some critical remarks, but recommends this text to readers interested in Atlantic history.
ISSN:0361-7882
2326-3016