White Over Black

The evolution of white perceptions of blacks from the colonial era to the justification of race-based slavery is meticulously explored in this definitive work. Winthrop D. Jordan's analysis remains foundational in the study of race in America, influencing all subsequent literature on slavery and racism. The second edition includes new forewords by historians Christopher Leslie Brown and Peter H. Wood, reinforcing the book's enduring significance in understanding the historical context of racial dynamics in America.