Edward Ball befasst sich mit dem komplexen Erbe des amerikanischen Südens und deckt die verborgenen Geschichten seiner Familie und die anhaltenden Auswirkungen der Sklaverei auf. Seine Arbeit bietet eine tiefgründige Untersuchung historischer Ungerechtigkeiten und ihrer anhaltenden Echos in der Gegenwart. Ball verfolgt einen zutiefst persönlichen und doch streng recherchierten Ansatz, der Memoiren mit historischer Untersuchung verbindet. Sein Schreiben fordert die Leser heraus, sich unbequemen Wahrheiten über die Vergangenheit und ihren andauernden Einfluss auf die heutige Gesellschaft zu stellen.
Die Saga der Familie Ball, einer Dynastie von Plantagenbesitzern in South Carolina, die über hundertsiebzig Jahre hinweg insgesamt mehr als viertausend Sklaven besaß, ist zugleich die wie unter dem Mikroskop betrachtete Geschichte des amerikanischen Südens, der Revolution, des Bürgerkriegs und der Sklavenbefreiung. '(.) ein Meisterwerk der Geschichtsschreibung über die Sklaverei und die Folgen.' Die Welt
Edward Ball explores his family's history, addressing five taboo topics: "Religion, Sex, Death, Money, and the Negro." He reveals the story of the Ball family, prominent slaveholders in the South, who had over four thousand slaves working on their rice plantations until their liberation in 1865.
Explores the slave-holding dynasty of Elias Ball, a South Carolina plantation owner, the history of slave uprisings, and the memories of the descendants of those slaves
The Rise of an Elite Black Family in the Segregated South
Exploring the legacy of the Harleston family, this narrative delves into their complex heritage as descendants of a Southern gentleman and his slave. The story highlights their triumphs against racial adversity, enriched by insights from family archivist Edwina Harleston Whitlock. Key figures include a renowned portrait artist, a black classical composer from the 1920s Parisian scene, and the founder of the Jenkins Orphanage Band, which played a significant role in the evolution of ragtime and jazz music.
Set in the atmospheric backdrop of Charleston, South Carolina, this nonfiction mystery delves into the life of Dawn Langley Simmons, a British writer entangled in a remarkable sexual scandal during the 1960s. The narrative unfolds through a cast of intriguing and eccentric characters, exploring themes of identity and societal norms. The haunting gothic locale enhances the story's depth, inviting readers to uncover the complexities of Simmons' life and the secrets that surround her.
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