Slavery at Sea

Sowande' Mustakeem's groundbreaking study sheds light on the often overlooked maritime aspects of slavery, focusing on the Atlantic slave trade's brutal Middle Passage. Through detailed analysis of ship logs, records, and personal documents, the book uncovers the social dynamics and human costs experienced by enslaved people, crew members, and captains aboard slave ships. It highlights how processes of dependency, violence, and power struggles shaped the lives of those involved, spanning across all ages and conditions.