Seymour Drescher Books

Seymour Drescher is an emeritus Distinguished University Professor of History and Sociology. His extensive publications delve into the complex histories of slavery and its abolition, examining the economic, social, and political forces that shaped these systems. Drescher's approach is characterized by deep comparative analysis, illuminating the rise and fall of Atlantic slavery and the pivotal moments of its dismantling. His work offers a penetrating insight into the enduring legacies of these historical phenomena.

Pathways from Slavery
British and Colonial Mobilizations in Global Perspective
312 pages
11 hours of reading
Seymour Drescher offers profound and nuanced arguments that challenge and reshape the understanding of slavery's history. His insights encourage readers to reconsider established perspectives, highlighting the complexity of the subject and its implications. Through rigorous analysis, Drescher contributes significantly to the discourse on slavery, making this work essential for those interested in historical narratives and their evolution.
Tocqueville and England

Pathways from Slavery

Tocqueville and England