An Inquiry Into the Effects of Putting a Stop to the African Slave Trade (Classic Reprint): And of Granting Liberty to the Slaves in the British Sugar Colonies - Couverture souple
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A historical inquiry argues for ending the African slave trade and granting liberty to enslaved people, linking morality with national interest.
This edition presents a sober, era-appropriate look at the push to abolish slavery and to extend freedom to the enslaved in the British sugar colonies. It frames the debate with careful consideration of economics, religion, and the human cost of the trade, aiming to persuade without sensationalism.
Readers will encounter a clear case that liberty and religious improvement should progress together, not as abrupt shocks to existing systems. The text also weighs the consequences for Britain, its colonies, and rivals, offering practical reflections on policy, commerce, and civilization in the Atlantic world.
- Arguments that liberty for enslaved Africans can advance moral and religious aims.
- Economic analyses of how the slave trade affects Britain’s naval power and international standing.
- Examinations of how abolition could reshape the sugar colonies and rival empires.
- Historical context about how humane reform and national interests might align.
Ideal for readers of history, reform-minded nonfiction, and those studying the Atlantic slave trade and its legacies.
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An Inquiry Into the Effects of Putting a Stop to the African Slave Trade
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of the transatlantic slave trade and its enduring impact on the sugar colonies of the Caribbean. The author draws on historical accounts and contemporary observations to examine the moral implications of slavery, challenging the notion that it is a necessary evil for the economic prosperity of Britain and her colonies. They argue that the slave trade is inhumane and ultimately self-destructive, as it perpetuates violence and undermines the stability of the colonies. By advocating for the abolition of slavery and the humane treatment of enslaved people, the author offers a powerful indictment of the institution and its devastating consequences. This book is a valuable contribution to the ongoing dialogue about the legacy of slavery and the importance of human rights. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330487075_0
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An Inquiry Into the Effects of Putting a Stop to the African Slave Trade And of Granting Liberty to the Slaves in the British Sugar Colonies Classic Reprint
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