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Punishment & Slavery (Movement of People)

Punishment & Slavery (Movement of People)

Current price: $15.99
Publication Date: October 1st, 2021
Publisher:
Booklife
ISBN:
9781839271649
Pages:
32

Description

How have countries been shaped by the movement of people who were being punished or sold as slaves? This book explores the history of penal colonies, the British empire sending prisoners to Australia and America, the French and Russian empires, punishment and international movement today, the transatlantic slave trade, the Underground Railroad, the abolitionist movement, and slavery today. Includes discussion questions, glossary, and index. 

About the Author

Emilie Dufresne is a French-Canadian writer and poet living in Norfolk, running poetry workshops for all ages. Emilie graduated from the University of Kent with a BA in English and American Literature and Creative Writing, and an MA in The Contemporary. She has published a poetry collection, enjoys swimming and tennis, and is looking forward to expanding her writing repertoire into children’s non-fiction.