{"title":"Alex Renton","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Alex Renton, a celebrated author known for his insightful explorations into historical and military themes. With a background in journalism and a passion for uncovering narratives that shape our understanding of the past, Renton has crafted compelling narratives that engage and educate readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout books in this collection is \u003cem\u003eBlood Legacy\u003c\/em\u003e. In this riveting work, Renton delves into the intricate and often unsettling history of wealth derived from slavery, examining its enduring impact on modern society. This book offers readers a thought-provoking journey through history, encouraging a deeper reflection on the legacies that influence our world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRenton’s writing is characterised by meticulous research and a powerful storytelling flair, making his works essential for anyone interested in history and military studies. Browse through this collection to discover more of Renton’s contributions to literature and enjoy an enlightening reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blood-legacy-by-alex-renton-9781786898890","title":"Blood Legacy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE\u003c\/b\u003e  \n\n\u003cb\u003e'An incredible work of scholarship' - Sathnam Sanghera\u003c\/b\u003e  \n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the story of his own family's history as slave and plantation owners, Alex Renton looks at how we owe it to the present to understand the legacy of the past. When British Caribbean slavery was abolished across most of the British Empire in 1833, it was not the newly liberated who received compensation, but the tens of thousands of enslavers who were paid millions of pounds in government money. The descendants of some of those slave owners are among the wealthiest and most powerful people in Britain today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlood Legacy\u003c\/i\u003e explores what inheritance—political, economic, moral, and spiritual—has been passed to the descendants of the slave owners and the descendants of the enslaved. He also asks, crucially, how the former—himself among them—can begin to make reparations for the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848554533100,"sku":"9781786898890","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5517943482824.jpg?v=1758987353"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alex-renton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}