Slave Agriculture and Financial Markets in Antebellum America

Delve into the intricate relationship between slavery and finance in "Slave Agriculture and Financial Markets in Antebellum America" by Richard Holcombe Kilbourne Jr. Published in 2016 by Taylor & Francis Ltd, this insightful paperback spans 208 pages and offers a thorough examination of the Antebellum period's southern slavery and its entwined credit system.

Kilbourne's research reveals how the Bank of the United States played a pivotal role in supporting both governmental and national credit operations abroad by extending seemingly unlimited financing options to Southern planters, particularly those operating in the fertile territories along the lower Mississippi River. This book not only sheds light on the historical consequences of this financial support but also correlates it with broader economic structures of the time. Explore the complexities of agriculture, credit, and slavery in this essential addition to your historical collection.