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Marcus Rediker

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American historian

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Marcus Buford Rediker is an American historian, writer, professor, and social activist. D. in history. He taught at Georgetown University from 1982 to 1994 and is currently a Distinguished Professor of Atlantic History of the Department of History at the University of Pittsburgh.

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Rediker's resignation from Tate Britain centered around J.M.W. Turner's unfinished 1835 painting A Disaster at Sea.Rediker's resignation from Tate Britain centered around J.M.W. Turner's unfinished 1835 painting A Disaster at Sea.Rediker wrote a book and a play on Quaker abolitionist Benjamin Lay (pictured). Rediker called Lay “the most fascinating historical person that most people have never heard of,”.[26]Rediker wrote a book and a play on Quaker abolitionist Benjamin Lay (pictured). Rediker called Lay “the most fascinating historical person that most people have never heard of,”.[26]A diagram of a typical slave ship during the Atlantic slave trade. Rediker often stresses the cramped and dirty conditions of the ships.A diagram of a typical slave ship during the Atlantic slave trade. Rediker often stresses the cramped and dirty conditions of the ships.A contemporary painting of the slave ship La Amistad. Rediker aimed to explain the planning behind its July 1839 slave revolt.A contemporary painting of the slave ship La Amistad. Rediker aimed to explain the planning behind its July 1839 slave revolt.A statue of Hercules fighting the Lernaean Hydra. Rediker has used this imagery as symbolism for class struggle.A statue of Hercules fighting the Lernaean Hydra. Rediker has used this imagery as symbolism for class struggle.Rediker in 2018.Rediker in 2018.

Awards 5

2008George Washington Book Prize
2008James A. Rawley Prize
2008Merle Curti Award
1988Merle Curti Award
Guggenheim Fellowship

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Marcus Buford Rediker is an American historian, writer, professor, and social activist. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1976 and attended the University of Pennsylvania for graduate study, earning a Master of Arts and Ph.D. in history. He taught at Georgetown University from 1982 to 1994 and is currently a Distinguished Professor of Atlantic History of the Department of History at the University of Pittsburgh.

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Born 1951 · age 74
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