Review of Columbus, Slave Trader

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Columbus, Slave Trader" by Marcus Wilson.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Some stories are ripping to the core but unmistakably happen to be true and amplify the strides man has made to this juncture in history. Columbus, Slave Trader enlightens us on a real-life story that happened way before America even got independence, around the 15th century, to be precise. Admiral Columbus, with his vast promises and adventurous nature, promises the crown of the day, gold, and various other lands far off, even though he can't manage to reach them physically. He outstretches himself for the crown and even ends up creating friction and going against stipulated rules all to make the crown happy by starting the slave trade in the hopes of replacing the proceeds with ones for missed gold, and surprisingly, in the name of religion.

The book has been professionally edited, with only one visible error. The use of paragraphs gave the book an exceptional feel, as did the dialogue, which made the reader feel in the moment and encouraged reading. The spacing and font are great as well.

When one talks of the strides we have made, it is important to go back in time when the slave trade was prominent, as was the raping and mistreatment of so many natives and indigenous people. History, at times, can really break someone down, as does this revelation. Nevertheless, knowledge is power, and the book rightfully impacts knowledge onto its readers. Slave trade is one of the worst evils on earth and is clearly tackled to the tiniest of details for the reader.

Religion is mocked in the book as it appears to be the groundwork, or rather the foundation, onto which most of the evils are standing and justified against, which is quite a surprise given the ideal role of the same. Religion, as portrayed by Marcus Wilson, actually happens to be a harbinger for so many ills to date, raising the question of its importance. The book also sheds light on the superior narrative that is created by people believing that because they subscribe to a certain belief or country, they stand above others, which is never the case. I disliked the rape of women by soldiers as it has been perpetrated in the book.

I rate it 5 out of 5 stars for the professional editing as well as the great storyline and replication of the historical events surrounding Columbus. It would be a great fit for readers interested in history, as Columbus is not quite revered or rather common as compared to other famous people who've lived before.

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Columbus, Slave Trader
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