{"title":"Leslie M. Harris","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeslie M. Harris is a distinguished author and historian renowned for her profound exploration of African American history and slavery in the United States. Her insightful work frequently illuminates overlooked narratives and provides a compelling perspective on the African American experience throughout history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her seminal works, \u003cem\u003eIn the Shadow of Slavery\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a deep dive into the intricate history of African Americans in New York City from the early colonial period through the Civil War. This book is notable for examining how enslaved and free people of African descent influenced both the city's development and its socio-economic landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeslie M. Harris's scholarly yet accessible writing style appeals to academics and general readers alike, making her books an asset to anyone interested in History \u0026amp; Military studies. Her meticulous research and engaging narratives provide a comprehensive understanding of the complex histories that have shaped modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the Leslie M. Harris collection to uncover the rich histories and stories that reveal America's complex past, offering valuable insights into the persistent themes of race, freedom, and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"in-the-shadow-of-slavery-by-leslie-m-harris-9780226824871","title":"In the Shadow of Slavery","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA new edition of a classic work revealing the little-known history of African Americans in New York City before Emancipation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePopular understanding of the history of slavery in America has a crucial gap: It almost entirely ignores its extensive reach in the North. But the cities of the North were built by—and became the home of—tens of thousands of enslaved African Americans, many of whom would continue to live there as free people after Emancipation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the Shadow of Slavery\u003c\/em\u003e turns to New York City to reveal the history of African Americans in the nation’s largest city. Drawing on extensive travel accounts, autobiographies, newspapers, literature, and organizational records, Leslie M. Harris extends beyond prior studies of racial discrimination by tracing the undeniable impact of African Americans on class, politics, and community formation. She offers vivid portraits of the lives and aspirations of countless black New Yorkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition includes an afterword by the author addressing subsequent research and the ongoing arguments about how slavery and its legacy should be taught, memorialised, and acknowledged by government.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000650744044,"sku":"9780226824871","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20476993482268.jpg?v=1763293695"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/leslie-m-harris.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}