White Slavery in the Barbary States

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Exploring the disturbing reality of white slavery, this work delves into the slave markets that thrived along the Barbary Coast of North Africa from the 16th to the mid-18th century. Captivity expert Charles Sumner provides an in-depth analysis of the Ottoman provinces of Algeria, Tunisia, Tripolitania, and Morocco, shedding light on a controversial and often suppressed aspect of history. The book offers a unique perspective on the practices and impacts of this dark chapter, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of captivity and slavery.