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The Slave Trilogy Series

This epic saga delves into the dark beginnings of colonialism and the slave trade that shaped history. It follows the life journeys of characters against the backdrop of historical upheavals and political intrigue. The series explores themes of power, oppression, and human resilience in the face of injustice. It is an immersive historical drama that reveals the complex relationships and moral dilemmas of the era.

Ships of Slaves
Coast of Slaves

Recommended Reading Order

  1. 1

    Coast of Slaves

    • 304 pages
    • 11 hours of reading
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    Focusing on the Danish and Norwegian roles in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, this volume delves into the organization and key participants of the trade, particularly highlighting the connection to the West Indies and sugar plantations. It examines the Danish acquisition of islands and the rise of their trade during the 1770s and 1780s, when they controlled over ten percent of the total slave trade. The narrative also addresses the decline of the trade alongside the emergence of a European consciousness that ultimately led to abolition.

    Coast of Slaves
  2. 2

    Ships of Slaves

    • 204 pages
    • 8 hours of reading
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    Focusing on the harrowing middle passage of the transatlantic slave trade, this volume explores the forced embarkation of enslaved individuals by remadors at Christiansborg. It vividly recounts the brutal conditions faced during the journey, highlighting the suffering and deaths that occurred en route. Additionally, the narrative delves into the subsequent auctions on St Thomas and St Croix, providing a poignant look at the human cost of the slave trade and the impact of Danish/Norwegian involvement in this dark chapter of history.

    Ships of Slaves