Symbols of freedom: slavery and resistance before the civil war
Auteur :
Clavin, Matthew J.
Éditeur :
New York University Press
ISBN :
9781479840151
Date de publication :
1 juil. 2025
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
454 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Symbols of Freedom is the surprising story of how enslaved people and their allies drew inspiration from the language and symbols of American freedom. Interpreting patriotic words, phrases, and iconography literally, they embraced a revolutionary nationalism that not only justified but generated open opposition.