The early modern era. And by that i mean, essentially, three things. First, the origins and the rise of capitalism around the atlantic beginning in the late 16th century and continuing thereafter to the present. Secondly, the establishment of european dominance around the world. This is another major theme to which the slave trade is connected. And then finally, we are talking today about one of the very foundations of American History. America is the result of the meeting of three very old cultures, and you might say continents. People from europe, people from west africa, and people from native america. So today were going to talk about one of those three pillars. The african slave trade. Now, i want to begin with a quote by a very eminent africanamerican scholar activist named w. E. B. Dubois. Heres what dubois said about the atlantic slave trade. Dubois wrote the most magnificent drama in the last thousand years of Human History is the transportation of 10 million human beings out
Our subject for today is the atlantic slave trade, and the first thing i want to say about it is that we have a big subject, a tremendously important subject, and truly a difficult subject to deal with today. Its importance lies in its relationship to the transformation of the world in the early modern era. By that, i mean essentially three things. First, the origins and the rise of capitalism around the atlantic, beginning in the late 16th century and continuing thereafter to the present. Secondly, the establishment of european dominance around the world. This is another major theme to which the slave trade is connected. Then, finally, we are talking today about one of the very foundations of American History. America is the result of the meeting of three very old cultures and you might say continents. People from europe, people from west africa, and people from native america. Today, we are going to talk about one of those three pillars, the african slave trade. Now, i want to begin
Thereafter to the present. Secondly, the establishment of european dominance around the world. This is another major theme to which the slave trade is connected. Finally, we are talking today about one of the very foundations of American History. America is the result of the meeting of three very old cultures, and you might say continents. People from europe, people from west africa, and people from native america. Today, we are going to talk about one of those three pillars, the african slave trade. I want to begin with a quote by a very eminent africanamerican scholar activist named w. E. B. Dubois. Heres what he said about the atlantic slave trade. The most magnificent drama in the last 1000 years of human transportation of 10 million human beings out of the dark beauty of their mother continent and into the newfound el dorado of the west. Hell. Escended into it was a tragedy that bickered the greek that beggars the revolutionthe french. I think he is exactly right. Drama of stunnin
A coronavirus strategy thats being watched with fascination and fear. Im sumi so misconducts good to have you with us in parts of asia that have been successful in controlling the coronavirus like south korea taiwan or vietnam wearing face masks is the norm now other parts of the world are slowly adopting the practice to limit the spread of the infection and starting today all over germany mouth and nose coverings are mandatory in certain public spaces it is hoped the rules will help prevent those who are infected but dont know they are for passing on the virus and lets bring in our Political Correspondent Thomas Sparrow for more hi thomas good to see you so a shipment of 10000000 masks has just arrived in germany what more can you tell us about that. So me this is one of 3 shipments that will come to germany for a total of 25000000. 00 mosques coming from china the shipment today was welcomed by germanys defense minister nick clegg come caught on by when it was delivered in the worlds
So, how do you feel about this . And deeply distressing images of the latest victim of a dog attack. A little five Year Old Girl circulating today, the same day that we just heard a couple of escaped jail after their dog mauled their baby to death. Apparently theyve suffered enough. Apparently theyve suffered enough. Who is to blame for this enough. Who is to blame for this rise in dog attacks . Is it the dog or the owner . And if its the latter, are we being harsh enough when it comes to punishment . Enough when it comes to punishment . And in todays episode the world has gone episode of the world has gone mad , nhs staff could find mad, nhs staff could find themselves potentially prosecuted if they use the wrong pronouns of a patient. Please stop the bus. I want to get off, but before i do ill be discussing those topics with Peter Hitchens and alex dean after the news with Polly Middleton first. Michelle thank you. Good evening. The top story on gb news tonight, police in Northern Ir