Manumission in Late Eighteenth-Century Jamaica: A Study of Colonialism and Heritage

In this episode of Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris speaks with Dr. David Beck Ryden, a prominent Associate Professor of History at the University of Houston – Downtown. With degrees in Economics and History, Dr. Ryden's expertise lies in the intricate narratives of British American slave societies. Join us as we delve into his research on manumission in late eighteenth-century Jamaica and examine the far-reaching impacts of colonialism on Caribbean heritage. Through his articles in prominent journals and his editorial work on pro-slavery pamphlets, Dr. Ryden reveals vital insights into the legacies that shape our understanding of Caribbean history today. Whether you're interested in family genealogy or simply curious about the Caribbean's past, this conversation promises a deep exploration into the threads connecting our present to our colonial history.                                                                                                                                                                   Book:                                                                               https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/david-beck-ryden/1564268/in Late Eighteenth-Century Jamaica                                                                                                             Article Link:                                                                  https://brill.com/view/journals/nwig/92/3-4/article-p211_1.xml?language=en Endangered Archives Programme                                                                                Link: https://eap.bl.uk/collection/EAP148-3-1/search                                                Website: https://quanthistory.wordpress.com/about/                                                                                                                                                                                       Support the channel Buy me a coffee: Ko-fi.com/disafimihistory                              Follow:                                                                                                                    Twitter: @eppinghall                                                                                            Instagram: @berkshirehalleppingpress                                                                        Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3WlDABsVBBYSPH8dUdD1lQ  Workbook                                                                https://www.amazon.com/Genealogy-Workbook-Family-History-Research/dp/B09NRHG3M3/                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2zQefSvCUk                                                                                                                                                                                          #history #jamaicanhistory #jamaicapodcast #History #BritishAtlanticHistory #Manumissions #CaribbeanHistory #SlaveHistroy #JamaicaHistory #colonialism #caribbeanhistory #familyhistory #familygenealogy #heritage