Island on Fire. The Revolt That Ended Slavery in the British Empire, Paperback/Tom Zoellner

In 1831 enslaved Jamaicans revolted. What began as a peaceful movement soon became a bloodbath as British troops retaliated. Tom Zoellner tells the inspiring story of the uprising that galvanized antislavery forces in Britain and led directly to abolition two years later. Publisher: Harvard University Press Author(s): Tom Zoellner Illustration(s): 1 Maps Number of pages: 376 Publication date: 2022 Dimensions: 140 x 210 x 28 Cover type: Paperback / softback