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“The speaker references Meltzer's book to discuss the idea that slavery might have been a step forward in human morality, which they found validating.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: Understanding slavery's global context
For: Historians and individuals interested in social justice
Key quote: “What Milton Meltzer's book points out so accurately and so vividly is how few peoples on this planet, no matter what time or place you're talking about, were not slaveholders.”
The host mentions Milton Meltzer's book to highlight the broader historical perspective on slavery beyond the American context. Meltzer's work emphasizes that slavery has been a common institution throughout human history, affecting many societies and individuals.