Nicholls, Michael L.

Whispers of Rebellion : Narrating Gabriel's Conspiracy. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (264 pages) - Carter G. Woodson Institute Series . - Carter G. Woodson Institute Series .

The author looks at the state's swift and brutal response, and argues persuasively that, rather than the coalition between blacks and whites that has been described in other accounts, the participants were all slaves or free blacks, suffering under an oppressive white population and willing to die for their freedom.

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Prosser, Gabriel, approximately 1775-1800.
Slave rebellions--Virginia--Richmond Region--History.
Slavery--Virginia--History.
Conspiracy--Virginia--Richmond Region--History.
Trials (Conspiracy)--Virginia--Richmond--History--19th century.
Richmond (Va.)--Trials, litigation, etc.--History--19th century.


Electronic books.

F234.R59N55 2012

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