William Tyler
Four Slave Rebellions, Part 4: Nat Turner and the United States
Summary
Of all the instances of historical slavery, none is as grim as the transatlantic slave trade, which brought so many Africans to the Americas under unimaginably inhumane conditions. Despite the sheer numbers of Africans enslaved, there are few instances of organized rebellion. In this presentation, we will look closely at Nat Turner’s Revolt of 1831 through his own memoir and other fascinating historical sources.
William Tyler
William Tyler has spent his entire professional life in adult education, beginning at Kingsgate College in 1969. He has lectured widely for many public bodies, including the University of Cambridge and the WEA, in addition to speaking to many clubs and societies. In 2009, William was awarded the MBE for services to adult education, and he has previously been a scholar in residence at the London Jewish Cultural Centre.