The Forgotten History of Denmark Vesey and America's Largest Slave Rebellion

SC: Everyone should read this book. I had never heard of Denmark Vesey before reading this book. What a courageous, brave, forward-thinking, selfless man who wanted stop the suffering and help his people. I feel that this book really only touched on Denmark Vesey's life and I would love to learn more about him in depth.

United States on Apr 10, 2023

eeh....: I bought this book as a "used" book and it appears as if it has never been read.

United States on Oct 06, 2022

Reader KA: David Robertson wrote a book that flowed quite smoothly and was easy to read. The writing was excellent as well. However, I was expecting something different. Denmark Vesey's life was something I wanted to learn about. This book provided me with an excellent starting point. The books centered on Vesey's life are something I plan on reading more of. There must be a book like that on the market.

I would not consider this a book about Denmark Vesey's life. The story was set against a historical backdrop. Robertson created a story that portrayed Vesey's decisions as they were shaped by events and circumstances throughout his lifetime.

"Denmark Vesey," by David Robertson, was a worthwhile read.

United States on Jun 09, 2022

Erick T: This book should be read by everyone regardless of the color of their skin, political affiliation or religious beliefs. Expertly researched and brutally honest. I had never heard of Denmark Vesey and after reading this book it is clear why he is not taught in schools. A powerful figure, who although I do not agree with the harming of any innocent person, embodies the natural human necessity of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Great read

United States on Feb 24, 2022

Arnold F.Swanberg: This book should be required reading in all high school and college American history survey classes. This accolade isn’t because this book is great literature or a tribute to writing history. It is due to the component parts of the aborted rebellion of Denmark Vesey.

First, virtually all black slaves came here without a name. Vesey was the name of his master and Denmark I think was a middle name of master Vesey.

Second, Denmark Vesey won a lottery and used that money to buy his freedom. There were apparently a number of free blacks in the antebellum South. He was not prevented from buying his freedom and also bought a house in Charleston in 1822.

The plans for his revolt included the burning of Charleston and the killing of all white men, women and children in Charleston. But the revolt wasn’t about eliminating slavery, it’s object was to take the 5000 slaves from Charleston to Haiti.

Zinn in his People’s history mentions Denmark Vesey’s plot was betrayed by another black to the white authorities but he doesn’t mention that the plantation blacks failed to show up for the uprising.

The hard and bloody work of eliminating slavery would...

United States on May 12, 2021

Marlo81: Great book to read indeed..,

United Kingdom on Jul 18, 2017

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United Kingdom on Aug 04, 2014