Plantation Kingdom: The American South and Its Global Commodities.
Collection: History/Biography

Plantation Kingdom: The American South and Its Global Commodities.

Barbara Hahn
Role: Co-author

Plantation Kingdom traces the rise and fall of America’s plantation economy. The book explores the importance of slavery to the Old South, the astounding profitability of plantation agriculture, and the legacy of emancipation. It also examines the place of American producers in world markets and considers the impact of globalization and international competition 150 years ago.

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