Mar 19, 2015lukasevansherman rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
"Seeking to conquer a larger liberty, man but extends the empire of necessity."-epigraph to Melville's "The Bell-Tower"
History professor Greg Grandin tells the true story of a slave revolt on a ship that inspired Melville's "Benito Cereno." He succeeds admirably at connecting with Melville's work as well as situating the story in its historical and cultural context.
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The Empire of Necessity