{"title":"James Walvin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Walvin\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the intricate intersections of history, politics, and society with a focus on themes such as slavery, freedom, and human dignity. His works like \u003cem\u003eAmazing Grace\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBlack Ivory\u003c\/em\u003e delve deeply into the legacies of the transatlantic slave trade and the ongoing impact it has on contemporary political and social structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful and well-researched approach to historical narratives that highlight the struggles and triumphs within global power dynamics. Walvin’s writing is both enlightening and accessible, perfect for those interested in the complexities of history and current affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amazing-grace-by-james-walvin-9780520391826","title":"Amazing Grace","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fascinating journey through the history of \u003cem\u003eAmazing Grace\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the transatlantic world's most popular hymns and a powerful anthem for humanity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSung in moments of personal isolation or on state occasions watched by millions, \u003cem\u003eAmazing Grace\u003c\/em\u003e has become an unparalleled anthem for humankind. How did a simple Christian hymn, written in a remote English vicarage in 1772, come to hold such sway over millions in all corners of the modern world? With this short, engaging cultural history, James Walvin offers an explanation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe greatest paradox is that the author of \u003cem\u003eAmazing Grace\u003c\/em\u003e, John Newton, was a former Liverpool slave captain. Walvin follows the song across the Atlantic to track how it became part of the cause for abolition and galvanized decades of movements and trends in American history and popular culture. By the end of the twentieth century, \u003cem\u003eAmazing Grace\u003c\/em\u003e was performed in Soweto and Vanuatu, by political dissidents in China, and by Kikuyu women in Kenya. No other song has acquired such global resonance as \u003cem\u003eAmazing Grace\u003c\/em\u003e, and its fascinating history is well worth knowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000525537516,"sku":"9780520391826","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7138593482373.jpg?v=1763281601"},{"product_id":"black-ivory-by-james-walvin-9780631229605","title":"Black Ivory","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brutal story of African slavery in the British colonies of the West Indies and North America is told with clarity and compassion in this classic history. \u003cem\u003eBlack Ivory\u003c\/em\u003e by James Walvin explores the experiences which bound together slaves from diverse African backgrounds and explains how slavery transformed the tastes and economy of the Western world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough written for readers with no prior knowledge of the subject, Walvin's account is based on detailed scholarship, drawing on a body of work from the USA, the West Indies, and Britain. All aspects of African slavery up to 1776 are covered: the situation of women, flight and rebellion, disease and death, the conditions on the slave ships, the abolition campaign, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative is enlivened and personalised by frequent reference to individual lives. For this revised edition, the author has incorporated recent scholarly findings and updated the notes and bibliography to keep the book current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462647496940,"sku":"9780631229605","price":71.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780631229605-black-ivory.jpg?v=1775019798"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/james-walvin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}