Captives

"Captives: How Stolen People Changed the World" explores the significant influence of captives in small-scale societies across the globe, revealing how their presence has driven cultural change through the exchange of technologies, practices, and beliefs. Focusing primarily on indigenous societies in the Americas, the book also incorporates data from Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia to provide a comprehensive understanding of the role captives played in shaping societies. Drawing on a wide range of archaeological and ethnographic evidence, the work offers valuable insights into the social, cultural, and historical implications of captivity and enslaved peoples.