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Slavery Throughout History: Almanac

Theodore L. Sylvester

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Sylvester, Theodore L.

Slavery throughout History. Almanac / Theodore L. Sylvester ; Sonia Benson, editor.

p.cm.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Summary: A comprehensive examination of the institution of slavery throughout the world, from ancient Mesopotamia to the present day.

ISBN 0-7876-3176-0 (hardcover)

1. Slavery—History Juvenile literature. 2. Slavery Cross-cultural studies Juvenile literature. 3. Slave trade—History Juvenile literature. [1. Slavery—History.] I. Benson, Sonia. II. Title.

HT861.S94 1999

306.3′62′09—dc21

99-34277

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