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Island on Fire
Island on Fire: The Revolt That Ended Slavery in the British Empire | Tom Zoellner
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In 1831 enslaved Jamaicans revolted. What began as a peaceful movement soon became a bloodbath as British troops retaliated. Tom Zoellner tells the inspiring story of the uprising that galvanized antislavery forces in Britain and led directly to abolition two years later.
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I thought this was a #blameitonlitsy but this is the first review posted, so I‘m not sure how this title was on my radar??… In any case, it was EXCELLENT. Engrossing, well-researched, carefully balanced in perspective, informative, thought-provoking. Highly recommend to anyone interested in Jamaica, history, justice, human nature, the British Empire, or anyone who is just looking for an interesting summer non-fiction.