Cross and Crown in Barbados: Caribbean Political Religion in the Late 19th Century

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Set in late 19th century Barbados, the narrative explores the stark contrast between the affluent plantocracy and the oppressed Black laboring class. While the British colonies celebrated Barbados as "Little England," the majority of the population suffered under the control of white planters and a church that upheld social hierarchies. The intertwining of political and religious power served to maintain the status quo, fostering an environment where peace coexisted with poverty, and the benefits of the thriving sugar industry remained largely inaccessible to the Black community.