A historical examination of Africa’s hardships and the forces that shaped its future, with a call to moral action and practical pathways forward.
This volume surveys the rise of slave-trading networks, the role of missionaries, and the complex impacts on African society. It discusses how wealth, religion, and politics intersected with a centuries-long tragedy, and it argues for justice, protection, and opportunity for all people. The narrative also considers modern efforts to curb the trade and to harness commerce and reform for Africa’s renewal.
- Learn how the slave-trade affected African societies, including their economies, politics, and daily life.
- Explore the moral and religious responses to these events, and the debate over genuine Christian practice versus complicity.
- See discussions of international efforts to suppress the trade and the challenges that remained.
- Consider proposals for peaceful commerce, legal rights, and self-determination as pathways to improvement.
Ideal for readers of history, social reform, and religious studies who want a clear picture of a difficult era and its lasting questions.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book investigates the history of Africa, a continent rich in resources and varied in its history, yet frequently overlooked and misunderstood. Throughout the book, the author presents evidence of Africa's advanced civilizations and leaders throughout history in order to challenge the idea that the continent and its people are doomed to a state of poverty and underdevelopment. The text details Africa's enormous potential for future development and rejects the idea that the people of Africa are cursed to a life of servitude. By examining the historical record, the author presents a hopeful and challenging look at the future of Africa and its role in world affairs. 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 9781334939617_0
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