In the Shadow of the Great House: A History of the Plantation in America by Daniel Rood

<p>What makes a plantation more than just a historic mansion? In this episode, Peter and Orlando explore <em>In the Shadow of the Great House: A History of the Plantation in America</em> with University of Georgia historian Daniel Rood. From sugar plantations on São Tomé to cotton fields in Georgia, this episode examines how systems of labor, land use, and profit shaped American history and continue to influence the world around us.</p>