The Transatlantic Slave Trade: A Captivating Guide to the Atlantic Slave Trade and Stories of the Slaves That Were Brought to the Americas (History of Slavery)

I love Captivating History books! They are always well-written and very interesting. They provide enough info but not too much that drags the book down. This book is no different.

First, if you are deciding about reading this book, you owe it to yourself to do so. Ignore some of the negative reviews that clearly were written by a reviewer who didn't read the book. There are some valid criticism on editing, dry spots and structure but even those reviewers state the value of this book. It is worth the time and effort to read.The writer did an excellent job of covering a shameful period of human history while still preserving the a humanitarian view of the victims of this tragedy. I apricated how the subject wasn't covered as a politically correct distortion of history but a factual account of events while preserving the dignity and humanity of the victims. There are a lot of facts and figures in this book but there are also human stories.Please read the synopsis and the top reviews for the subject matter. I think this quote does a nice job of expressing how I felt reading the book:" The transatlantic slave trade left deep scars on both sides of the ocean, and this book won’t hide away from them. It will attempt to explore it for you, stepping through some of the darkest parts of our shared history without looking away. Though it may be angering or hard to read, it serves as a reminder of how vicious and monstrous people can be to each other ....."

I read this book sometime ago but still find it fantastic and to the on how we were brought from Africa and we are all loved the globe as people of color, if you have not read this book please take out of your busy to do. They say that if you want the truth be told to put it in writing!

Excellent book for the history buff, or anyone who wants to know why. He makes reading history fun and interesting. True, as it is not one sided or filled with opinions. You will learn somethings you never knew.

Lots of statistics and dry facts about history of slavery in regards to the Atlantic slave trade. I have to admit I merely skimmed this book as it was boring.

Very well done. Historically fascinating, giving the reader a powerful perspective of economic prowess shared by European powers seeking wealth and naval control. The scale and brutality of four centuries of human slave trade is by any standard heart breaking. This is a must read for anyone seeking truth and understanding.

Very interesting and very detailed good book. Should have covered some of the information about the African warring tribes capturing each other and selling them into the slave markets. In this country the American Indian had a similar situation. Waring tribes always captured and used their captors as slaves.

This book should be on every junior high school and/or high school reading list. It might facilitate a great understanding of the evolution of racism particularly in the United States.

This book provides a real awareness to the reader. From what I learned in my school history regarding the slave trade, it was only a scant part of what was experienced.

Tells us about how human can be so greedy and gruel so we should learn from our last and put racism to sleep

Very informative short book on what the slave trade was. How it started and just how prolific it was, highly recommended

Very educational. Get some of the feel of how tragic the whole process was. Perhaps too many figures. Well worth the time to read