The Slave Ship: The Story of the Atlantic Trade

*The Slave Ship: The Story of the Atlantic Trade* by Marcus Rediker explores the brutal history of the transatlantic slave trade, focusing on the oceanic voyages that forcibly transported millions of Africans to the Americas. The book vividly describes the dangerous, inhumane conditions aboard slave ships, the tactics used by traders, and the resistance of enslaved people. Rediker also emphasizes the social and economic motivations behind the trade, illustrating how it shaped global history. Through detailed narratives, the book offers a profound understanding of the human suffering and systemic exploitation underlying this tragic chapter in history.