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The Bondsman's Burden

- An Economic Analysis of the Common Law of Southern Slavery

About The Bondsman's Burden

Were slaves property or human beings under law? Southern judges designed laws that protected property rights and helped slavery remain economically viable, the foundation of laws applicable to free people. This 1998 book provides a rigorous, compelling economic analysis of the common law of Southern slavery, inspecting thousands of legal disputes.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780521521383
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 292
  • Published:
  • August 21, 2002
  • Dimensions:
  • 169x217x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 430 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: January 1, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of The Bondsman's Burden

Were slaves property or human beings under law? Southern judges designed laws that protected property rights and helped slavery remain economically viable, the foundation of laws applicable to free people. This 1998 book provides a rigorous, compelling economic analysis of the common law of Southern slavery, inspecting thousands of legal disputes.

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