Roll, Jordan, Roll
Eugene D. Genovese
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Roll, Jordan, Roll
by Eugene D. Genovese, Eugene D. Genovese
Published
1988
Publisher
Paz e Terra
Pages
497
Description
This landmark history of slavery in the South -- a winner of the Bancroft Prize -- challenged conventional views of slaves by illuminating the many forms of resistance to dehumanization that developed in slave society. Rather than emphasizing the cruelty and degradation of slavery, historian Eugene Genovese investigates the ways that slaves forced their owners to acknowledge their humanity through culture, music, and religion. Not merely passive victims, the slaves in this account actively engaged with the paternalism of slaveholding culture in ways that supported their self-respect and aspirations for freedom. Roll, Jordan, Roll covers a vast range of subjects, from slave weddings and funerals, to the language, food, clothing, and labor of slaves, and places particular emphasis on religion as both a major battleground for psychological control and a paradoxical source of spiritual strength. Displaying keen insight into the minds of both slaves and slaveholders, Roll, Jordan, Roll is a testament to the power of the human spirit under conditions of extreme oppression. - Publisher.
Subjects
The life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African
Twelve years a slave
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Up from Slavery
Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass
American notes
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Roll, Jordan, Roll?
This edition of Roll, Jordan, Roll has approximately 497 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Roll, Jordan, Roll?
For most readers, Roll, Jordan, Roll typically takes between 10h 21m and 6h 54m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 124,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 17m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 124,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Roll, Jordan, Roll?
The estimated word count for Roll, Jordan, Roll is approximately 124,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Roll, Jordan, Roll?
Roll, Jordan, Roll was written by Eugene D. Genovese, Eugene D. Genovese.
When was Roll, Jordan, Roll published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1988. The original work may have been published on a different date.