Ulrich Bonnell Phillips

Ulrich Bonnell Phillips was an influential American historian known for his work on the history of slavery in the United States. His notable book, "American Negro Slavery: A Survey of the Supply, Employment and Control of Negro Labor as Determined by the Plantation Regime," examines the complexities of the plantation system and the economic factors surrounding African American labor. Phillips's scholarship played a significant role in shaping the discourse on slavery and race relations in America, and he is recognized for his contributions to the field of Southern history. His work remains a critical reference point for understanding the historical context of slavery.