Generations of Captivity: A History of African-American Slaves.
Ira Berlin
A comprehensive account of slavery in America retraces the entire tragic history of this terrible institution on the nation, from its origins in the seventeeth century to its eventual destruction during the Civil War.
Award History
2 wins · 2 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards: Nonfiction | 2004 | Co-winner | Official source |
| American Historical Association Book Prizes: Beveridge Family Prize in American History | 2003 | Winner | Official source |
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01 Central figures
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02 Central places
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03 Suggested argument
The book presents a comprehensive national history of American slavery, retracing its origins in the seventeenth century through its destruction during the Civil War.
Model confidence 72%
04 Reading orientation
75 / 100 academicAcademic
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Confidence percentages are the model's own estimates. Profile confidence: 66%.