The Half Has Never Been Told

In The Half Has Never Been Told, historian Edward E. Baptist provides a compelling analysis of how the expansion of slavery was instrumental in shaping America's economic development following independence. Challenging the notion that slavery was merely a relic of the past, Baptist illustrates how the growth of a cotton empire transformed the South and fueled the rise of a modern capitalist economy. Through a rich tapestry of personal testimonies, historical records, and contemporary commentary, the audiobook reinterprets the legacy of slavery and its profound impact on the nation's trajectory.