Apocalypse 1692: Empire, Slavery, and the Great Port Royal Earthquake
Narrated by Simon Barber
- Released
- November 22, 2019
- Length
- 10 hrs 20 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- University Press Audiobooks
"Apocalypse 1692" explores the vibrant and tumultuous history of Port Royal, Jamaica, a notorious hub of piracy, slavery, and wealth in the late 17th century. The audiobook details the city's rise as a center of trade and corruption, as well as its dramatic destruction by a devastating earthquake and tsunami in 1692. It also examines related events like slave rebellions, colonial conflicts, and invasions, providing a comprehensive account of this pivotal period in Caribbean history.
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