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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:
  • 9780521592383
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 292
  • Published:
  • November 12, 1997
  • Dimensions:
  • 160x236x23 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 580 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 6, 2024

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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