"Five Centuries of Struggle for the Abolition of Slavery in America: Four Periods of American History" is a book that thoroughly examines the history of the anti-slavery movement in the United States from its early beginnings to its impact on modern society. The author of the book, Hilary A. Herbert, traces the development of the campaign to abolish slavery through four key periods of American history, revealing the significance of each stage and its consequences. From the colonial settlements to the Civil War, from the struggle for the passage of the 13th Amendment to the struggle for civil rights in the 20th century, each period in the history of the struggle to abolish slavery is examined through the lens of the events, views and people who influenced this process. Readers of this book will have the opportunity to better understand not only the history of the struggle for freedom of slaves, but also important milestones in American history as a whole. The Crusade to Abolish Slavery and Its Aftermath: Four Periods of American History is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of civil rights in the United States.