Specters of the Atlantic

Specters of the Atlantic delves into the harrowing history of the transatlantic slave trade, focusing on the infamous Zong ship incident of 1781. It examines how this brutal event, where enslaved people were thrown overboard for insurance claims, exposed the deep entanglement of capitalism with human bondage. The book explores the subsequent trials and the rise of abolitionist movements, revealing the enduring legacy of this dark chapter on both sides of the Atlantic.