The Stolen Wealth of Slavery: An Argument for Reparations
Written by David Montero
Reported by Eric Jason Martin
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BOOK DESCRIPTION
This groundbreaking book traces the enormous wealth accumulated through slavery from before the Civil War to the present, showing how our modern economy was built on the backs of black slaves – and presents a clear argument for repairs that shows exactly what was stolen, who stole. this and to whom it is due.
In this powerful and timely investigative story, The Stolen Wealth of Slavery, Emmy-nominated journalist David Montero traces the enormous wealth amassed by Northern corporations throughout the history of the slavery of America. Many have long argued that the North was not complicit in the horrors of slavery. The truth, however, is that the North's major banks—including well-known institutions like Citibank, the Bank of New York, and the Bank of America—played a vital role in financing slavery; that they saw their fortunes increase considerably through their involvement in the slavery trade; and that white business leaders and their surrounding communities created enormous wealth through slavery and the abuse of black bodies.
The stolen wealth of slavery grapples with facts that will be a revelation to many: Most white Southern slaveholders were not wealthy – many barely made ends meet – and Northern businesses benefited the most. plus profits from servitude. And some of the Northerners who would be considered pro-Union during the Civil War were actually anti-abolition, seeing the institution of slavery as being in their best financial interest, and only supported the Union once that they realized it would be a good thing to do so. for business. It is a myth that the wealth generated by slavery disappeared after the war. On the contrary, it helped finance the country's industrialization and became one of the foundations of modern business growth, helping to transform America into a global economic giant.
In this remarkable book, Montero elegantly and meticulously details the North's endemic investments in slavery. It shows exactly what was stolen, who stole it, and who it was owed to, calling for reparations for corporations while detailing contemporary movements to hold corporations accountable for past atrocities.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
David Montero is a journalist and producer. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Nation, Harvard Business Review, and more. He is the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships. His first book was Kickback: Exposing the Global Corporate Bribery Network.
Michael Eric Dyson (foreword) is professor emeritus of African American and Diaspora Studies at Vanderbilt University and author of 25 books, including 7 New York Times bestsellers, including Tears We Cannot Stop: A Sermon to White America.
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AUDIOBOOK DETAILS
Buy on Google Play Books https://g.co/booksYT/AQAAAEASLw5vDM
French language
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Published on: February 6, 2024
ISBN: 9781668637906
Duration: 14 hrs 11 mins
Genres: Business & Economics / Banking & Banking, Business & Economics / Free Enterprise & Capitalism, History / African Americans & Blacks, History / Social History, Social Science / Race & Ethnic Relations, Social Science / Slavery, Social Science / Class social and economic disparity
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