Nat Turner's 1831 Slave Revolt
Professor Patrick Breen talked about Nat Turner’s life, and the 1831 slave rebellion he led, and compared the historical record to portrayal… read more
Professor Patrick Breen talked about Nat Turner’s life, and the 1831 slave rebellion he led, and compared the historical record to portrayals in literature and film. He also described the confusion and uncertainty among both the black and white populations of Virginia after the revolt, due to conflicting or inflated accounts. close
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