In the Matter of Color: Race and the American Legal Process in the Colonial Period
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Legal process & racism in American colonialism.
This book is perfect for anyone interested in understanding the role of law in perpetuating racism and slavery in early America. Through thorough research and documentation, the author provides a comprehensive account of the legal system's involvement in the subjugation and enslavement of black Americans during the colonial period. Readers will appreciate the rich and detailed account, as well as the author's compelling writing style that brings the subject matter to life.
In the Matter of Color: Race and the American Legal Process in the Colonial Period
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Author: A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1979
Condition: Hardcover with dust jacket, slight wear and tear to dust jacket, interior clean
"Chronicles in unrelenting detail the role of the law in the enslavement and subjugation of black Americans during the colonial period. No attempt to summarize the colonial experience could convey the rich and comprehensive detail which is the major strength of Judge Higginbotham's work."--Harvard
Law Review
"A definitive study of racism, slavery, and the law in early America."--American Historical Review
"Founded on comprehensive research, thoroughly documented, and well-written, In the Matter of Color is a contribution of the first importance to the study of racial issues in America, invaluable alike to students of American history, law, or society."--History
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