Behind "their black masks" : slave honor in antebellum Virginia

Willis, John Charles

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Author

Willis, John Charles, Corcoran Department of History, University of Virginia

Advisors

Ayers, Edward , Department of History , University of Virginia

Abstract

This paper examines the complex, dynamic and diverse Southern society during the slavery era. It examines the era from the view of both the masters and the slaves.

Degree

MA (Master of Arts)

Keywords

Slavery -- Virginia; Honor; Virginia -- Civilization; Virginia -- Moral conditions

Notes

Digitization of this thesis was made possible by a generous grant from the Jefferson Trust, 2015.

Language

English

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Issued Date

1987-01-01

Persistent Link

https://doi.org/10.18130/V3Z92V

Suggested Citation

Willis, John Charles. Behind "their black masks" : slave honor in antebellum Virginia. University of Virginia, Corcoran Department of History, MA (Master of Arts), 1987-01-01, https://doi.org/10.18130/V3Z92V.

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