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Five Thousand Years of Slavery

by Marjorie Gann

Ages: 12+

Published: 2011

Publisher: Tundra

ISBN: 978-0-88776-914-6

Keywords: , Slavery, Quakers

Slavery has a long history among many cultures, religions, and ethnic groups--and shamefully still exists today. Archival photographs and artwork. Timeline and limited sources.