Analysis of Eugene Genovese's Roll, Jordan, Roll

Most studies of slavery are underpinned by ideology and idealism. Eugene Genovese''s ground-breaking book takes a stand against both these influences, arguing not only that all ideological history is bad history – a remarkable statement, coming from a self-professed Marxist – but also that slavery itself can only be understood if master and slave are studied together, rather than separately.

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