The Sugar Barons
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The Sugar Barons

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Discover the turbulent history of the West Indies in “The Sugar Barons” by Matthew Parker (ISBN: 9780099558453). Explore the rise and fall of sugar empires, the brutal reality of slavery, and the impact on Britain. From Barbados to Jamaica, witness the opulence, corruption, and eventual decline of the sugar trade. Uncover the human stories behind the fortunes made and lost in this compelling narrative of white gold and its dark legacy.

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9780099558453
  • Publisher: Cornerstone
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 192 mm
  • No of Pages: 480
  • Series Title: English
  • Weight: 358 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0099558459
  • Publisher Date: 02 Feb 2012
  • Depth: 34
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 30 mm
  • Width: 160 mm

19 reviews for The Sugar Barons

  1. Rupesh Kumar –

    I struggled to get through this. Lots of facts and figures, but not much narrative flow. It could be more engaging overall.

  2. Rahul Kumar Vig –

    It was okay. I wish the book was more engaging. It focused too much on details instead of story telling.

  3. Keshav Goyal –

    Excellent narrative! Parker is a great author and brings light to an important and dark part of history. The book is engaging and insightful.

  4. Hemant Saini –

    A disturbing yet important book. The author doesn’t shy away from the brutality of slavery. I appreciate the honest perspective.

  5. Dipesh Kadam –

    A thorough but dense read. Parker paints a vivid picture of the sugar trade’s impact. Sometimes overwhelming with details.

  6. Ayush Raaj –

    The Sugar Barons is an okay read. It provides a decent amount of information but is not exceptional. Some parts are better than others.

  7. Spersh R Chaudhary –

    I enjoyed learning about the sugar trade, but it was a bit dense. It was difficult for me to follow sometimes.

  8. Sayantan Choudhury –

    The Sugar Barons is well-researched, but I found it a bit dry. Still, informative if you’re interested in the era. The writing style is engaging.

  9. Shantanu Singh –

    Parker brings history to life! The Sugar Barons is a captivating exploration of wealth and power. I couldn’t put it down.

  10. Nivesh Adhikari –

    Eye-opening account of the sugar barons and their exploitation. A must-read for understanding colonial history. Highly recommended!

  11. Richa Bhardwaj –

    Good overview of the sugar trade. I wish there was more focus on the enslaved people’s experiences. Somewhat one-sided.

  12. Chhayank Kumar –

    This book is truly a must-read! The author has done an outstanding job. I strongly recommend to all readers who are interested.

  13. Himanshu Singh Yadav –

    This book exceeded all my expectations! The author created an interesting and compelling narrative. Highly recommend to others.

  14. Minnu Elizabeth George –

    The book had potential, but it was hard to get through. The writing style was very dense and not enjoyable.

  15. Adit Ruhil –

    This book was a bit dry for me. A lot of information but I struggled to enjoy the writing style. Needs more engaging content.

  16. Vandita Mahaur –

    A very well-written book. Gives great insight into the sugar trade and its impact. I liked how engaging it was overall.

  17. Vaibhav Anand –

    A great book, although slightly difficult to get through. It’s well-written and I learned a lot, but a bit too dense at times.

  18. Tanishq Kumar –

    This book is a masterpiece! A great book with a detailed and horrifying account of the sugar trade. Highly recommended for history lovers.

  19. Vishesh Nautiyal –

    This book is truly amazing. I learned so much about history. This is a must read for all people to learn more about the sugar trade.

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