{"title":"John Samuel Harpham","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by John Samuel Harpham, a distinguished author whose profound insights into historical and military themes have resonated with readers and scholars alike. Harpham's writing delves deep into the pivotal moments and ideologies that have shaped societies, with a particular emphasis on the complexities of American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Intellectual Origins of American Slavery\u003c\/em\u003e, a comprehensive exploration of the ideological underpinnings and historical narratives that contributed to the institution of slavery in America. Through meticulous research and compelling arguments, Harpham challenges readers to re-evaluate conventional understandings of this critical period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBooks in this category offer a meticulous look at how history has been influenced by various military and ideological forces, making them essential reading for anyone interested in the nuanced intersections of history and societal development. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a student, or a curious reader, Harpham's books will deepen your understanding and spark insightful conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-intellectual-origins-of-american-slavery-by-john-samuel-harpham-9780674278370","title":"The Intellectual Origins of American Slavery","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA landmark account of the origins of American slavery, revealing how ancient Roman ideas were used to defend the establishment of a slave empire in the English Atlantic world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe period from 1550 to 1700 was critical in the development of slavery across the English Atlantic world. During this time, English discourse about slavery revolved around one central question: How could free persons be made into slaves? John Samuel Harpham shows that English authors found answers to this question in a tradition of ideas that stretched back to the ancient world, where they were most powerfully expressed in Roman law. These ideas, in turn, became the basis for the earliest defences of American slavery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Roman tradition had located the main source of slavery in war: enslavement was the common fate of captives who otherwise faced execution. In early modern England, this account was incorporated into studies of the common law and influential natural rights theories by the likes of Hugo Grotius and John Locke. When Europeans started to publish firsthand accounts of Africa in the sixteenth century, these reports were thus received into a culture saturated with Roman ideas. Over time, English observers started to assert that the common customs of enslavement among the nations of Africa fit within the Roman model. Englishmen had initially expressed reluctance to take part in the Atlantic slave trade. But once assured that the slave trade could be traced back to customs they understood to be legitimate, they proved keen to profit from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn eloquent account of the moral logic that propelled the development of an immoral institution, \u003cem\u003eThe Intellectual Origins of American Slavery\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the power of an overlooked tradition of ideas in the history of human bondage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46871538106604,"sku":"9780674278370","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1285583482428.jpg?v=1759883560"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/john-samuel-harpham.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}