The Business of Slavery and the Rise of American Capitalism, 1815-1860 – eBook

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**Explore the Hidden Economics of Slavery in America**

Dive into the crucial intersection of human lives and financial systems in Calvin Schermerhorn’s insightful work, **The Business of Slavery and the Rise of American Capitalism, 1815-1860**. This rigorous study sheds light on how the interstate slave trade played an indispensable role in fostering modern American capitalism, framed within the context of the nineteenth century.

Using a rich tapestry of historical data, Schermerhorn navigates the complex pathways of ships, money, and the enslaved individuals who were the backbone of this economic system, emphasizing how slavery was not merely a regional concern but a national enterprise. The book meticulously traces the intricate supply chains of slavery and the networks of commodities and credit that melded into the burgeoning capitalist economy across the pre–Civil War United States.

Schermerhorn’s analysis unveils the often-overlooked connections between distant financial systems that not only supported slavery but thrived on its existence, reaching across the Atlantic and into every corner of the nation. By examining the socio-economic implications of this inhumane institution, the author demonstrates how it significantly shaped the development of the expanding republic’s economic landscape.

**ISBNs**: 978-0300213898, 978-0300192001

### Reviews
“A groundbreaking ebook that provides an unprecedented insight into the role of the interstate slave trade in the economic history of the United States—both North and South. An essential read for anyone interested in this era.” — Walter Johnson, author of *River of Dark Dreams: Slavery and Empire in the Cotton Kingdom*

“While many historians have explored the domestic slave trade, Schermerhorn’s innovative approach through the lens of slave-trading firms introduces a refreshing perspective that enriches our understanding.” — John Majewski, University of California, Santa Barbara

“Incredibly impactful, this ebook from Calvin Schermerhorn revolutionizes our perception of the domestic slave trade. The commodification of enslaved individuals not only powered the Southern economy but also propelled capitalist growth in the North and Europe. With masterful writing and compelling arguments, this work stands as a singular achievement.” — Robert Gudmestad, author of *Steamboats and the Rise of the Cotton Kingdom*

“By dismantling the myth of a stagnant, neo-feudal South, Calvin Schermerhorn compellingly reveals the entrepreneurial endeavors of slave traders that played a pivotal role in the development of American capitalism. Clear and cogent, The Business of Slavery and the Rise of American Capitalism charts the disturbing flow of humans treated as commodities through advanced networks of transportation and finance, contributing to a nation’s grotesque wealth.” — Alan Taylor, author of *The Internal Enemy: Slavery and War in Virginia, 1772–1832*

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