Slave Agriculture and Financial Markets in Antebellum America

Discover the intricate relationship between slavery and financial markets in Richard Holcombe, Jr. Kilbourne's enlightening book, Slave Agriculture and Financial Markets in Antebellum America. Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in 2006, this hardback edition spans 208 pages and delves into the economic and agricultural practices of the Antebellum South. Kilbourne offers a compelling analysis of how the Bank of the United States played a pivotal role in supporting the southern economy by providing extensive credit to plantation owners, particularly in the fertile lower Mississippi River region. This book is an essential read for those interested in American history, economic history, and the intertwining of banking practices with the institution of slavery. Engage with this important work to better understand the complexities of antebellum agricultural economics and its lasting impacts on the United States.