Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, written in the 18th century, delves into the moral and economic implications of the transatlantic slave trade. The author presents a powerful indictment of the practice, arguing that it is not only a violation of basic human rights but also a threat to the spiritual well-being of both those who participate in it and those who are enslaved. He lays bare the brutality of the trade, from the capture and sale of Africans to the harsh conditions they endure on plantations in the Americas. The author skillfully interweaves accounts of the trade's devastating impact on African societies with philosophical and theological arguments against slavery, drawing upon the writings of prominent thinkers of the time. He argues that the enslavement of Africans is a direct contradiction of the principles of Christianity, challenging the idea that necessity justifies injustice. This book offers a compelling and deeply moving exploration of the moral and social dimensions of the slave trade, providing valuable insights into the complex issues of human rights, religion, and economic power in the Age of Enlightenment. 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 9781333092139_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333092139
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333092139
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)