The Crown's Silence: The Hidden History of the British Monarchy and Slavery in the Americas – Royal Profit and the Roots of Racial Injustice
Brooke N. Newman reveals the historical connections between the British monarchy, slavery in the Americas, and royal profit. Examining these links and their lasting consequences, The Crown's Silence traces how imperial institutions helped shape the roots of racial injustice and invites readers to reconsider familiar accounts of British history.
About This Book
The Crown's Silence examines the relationship between the British monarchy and slavery in the Americas.
Brooke N. Newman explores the role of royal profit in this history and considers how these connections shaped the development of racial injustice.
Focusing on hidden or overlooked aspects of the past, the book places monarchy, slavery, and empire within a shared historical framework.
It offers a history of institutions and legacies whose effects continue to inform discussions of race and power.
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