Marjoleine Kars

Marjoleine Kars is a Dutch historian and author, known for her expertise in early American history, particularly focusing on slave rebellions. She is a professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Her notable work includes 'Breaking Loose Together,' which explores the North Carolina Regulation, a rebellion occurring before the American Revolution.

Books

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  1. 1. Blood On The River

    Cover of 'Blood On The River' by Marjoleine Kars

    "Blood on the River" explores the riveting history of a massive slave rebellion in 1763 in the Dutch colony of Berbice, in present-day Guyana. The book delves into the extraordinary, yet nearly forgotten, events where enslaved Africans, led by a man named Coffy, rose up against their oppressors in a well-organized revolt. Drawing on previously overlooked primary sources, the narrative vividly reconstructs the complex socio-political landscape of the colony, the strategic planning of the rebels, and the brutal response from the colonial government. Through this detailed examination, the book sheds light on the resilience and agency of the enslaved, offering a poignant and critical reevaluation of resistance during the era of slavery.

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