About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child begins asking complex questions about slavery, its history, and its morality. "Slavery: Bondage Throughout History" offers a comprehensive, global overview of the institution, moving beyond the context of American history to explore its presence in ancient civilizations and its continuation in modern forms. It tackles themes of injustice, immense sadness, and the power of human resilience with a direct, factual approach suitable for older children. For families wanting to provide a broad, historically accurate foundation for understanding this difficult subject, this book is an invaluable, if challenging, resource.
