Book · 1976 · History
Roll, Jordan, Roll
The World the Slaves Made
Why people recommend it
Roll, Jordan, Roll by Eugene D. Genovese is a historical examination of slavery in the American South and the complex social dynamics between enslaved people and their enslavers. On The Ezra Klein Show, Dean Ball recommended the book as his third and final book suggestion during a discussion covering various policy and historical topics. Ball presented the work alongside another text focused on the opening decades of the American Republic, framing his choices as valuable reading materials for understanding the foundational periods of the nation's history. By offering this specific recommendation, Ball directed the audience's attention to a Pulitzer Prize-winning scholarly study that delves deeply into the paternalistic ideology of the Old South, the religious lives of enslaved individuals, and the intricate webs of power and resistance that defined antebellum American society. The concise mention provided listeners with a rigorous historical text recommended by the guest to deepen their understanding of early American history and the enduring legacy of human bondage.
Who recommended it
- Dean Ball Recommended
Dean Ball — 1 mention
“A book about the first 30 or so years of our Republic and Roll, Jordan, Roll by Eugene Genovese.”