Race - And Slavery In The Middle East: An Histori...

Lewis examines how slavery functioned differently in Islamic lands compared to the transatlantic trade, while also highlighting the evolution of racial prejudice in the region.

: Islam restricted the methods of enslavement and encouraged the manumission (freeing) of slaves. Race and Slavery in the Middle East: An Histori...

: Lewis addresses why there are relatively few descendants of African slaves in the Middle East today compared to the Americas. He attributes this to high mortality rates, low birth rates, and the frequent castration of male slaves. Critical Reception Lewis examines how slavery functioned differently in Islamic