The World That Fear Made

In The World That Fear Made, Jason T. Sharples explores how colonial officials in British North America and the Caribbean obsessed over the threat of slave rebellions, cultivating a culture of fear through interrogation and conspiracy theories. Drawing on archival records, Sharples examines how supposed plots were often dramatized, revealing how fears of insurrection fueled cycles of terror that shaped society. This compelling investigation sheds light on the powerful role of racial fear and conspiracy in maintaining systems of enslavement.