"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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