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The Energy of Slaves
The Energy of Slaves
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Ancient civilizations routinely relied on shackled human muscle. It took the energy of slaves to plant crops, clothe emperors, and build cities. In the early 19th century, the slave trade became one of the most profitable enterprises on the planet. Economists described the system as necessary for progress. Slaveholders viewed religious critics a... more »
Author:
Ancient civilizations routinely relied on shackled human muscle. It took the energy of slaves to plant crops, clothe emperors, and build cities. In the early 19th century, the slave trade became one of the most profitable enterprises on the planet. Economists described the system as necessary for progress. Slaveholders viewed religious critics a... more »
ISBN-13: 9781771640107
ISBN-10: 1771640103
Publication Date: 4/15/2014
Pages: 296
Rating: ?
ISBN-10: 1771640103
Publication Date: 4/15/2014
Pages: 296
Rating: ?
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Genres:
- Business & Money >> Economics >> Economic Conditions
- Business & Money >> Economics >> Environmental Economics
- Business & Money >> Industries >> Real Estate
- Reference
- Science & Math >> Earth Sciences >> Environmental Science
- Outdoors & Nature >> Conservation
- Outdoors & Nature >> Conservation >> Environmentalism
- Politics & Social Sciences >> Politics & Government >> Specific Topics >> Political Economy
