How to read against the grain using colonial court records

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Allain, Jacqueline, author

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Historians often analyse colonial court records against the grain, in a manner that attempts to recuperate the voices of social subordinates, who appear in such documents as both plaintiffs and def...

Historians often analyse colonial court records against the grain, in a manner that attempts to recuperate the voices of social subordinates, who appear in such documents as both plaintiffs and defendants. This practical guide analyses two court records that revolve around slavery against the grain, paying particular attention to three themes that are central to the study of colonialism: agency, sexuality, and the law. It offers readers practical guidance for engaging with such materials.

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