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Books on the History of Brazil and Slavery
The history of Brazil is closely connected with the history of the slave trade, with nearly half the 12.5 million enslaved Africans transported to the Americas ending up there. Ana Lucia Araujo, a historian at Howard University and author of Humans in Shackles, talks us through the books that shed light on that history and how Brazil's past cannot be understood without also studying its connections with Africa. Read more
Historical Novels Set in China
China's dramatic landscapes, rich culture, and tumultuous political history serves as a rich seam for historical novels. Here, we've drawn together a list of recommended titles, selected by and discussed with Five Books interviewees over the years. Read more
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