Sherwood, Marika
After Abolition: Britain and the Slave Trade Since 1807
- ISBN 13:
- 9781845113650
- author:
- Sherwood, Marika
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- I.B.Tauris
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 156 mm X 234 mm
- Genre:
- Slavery & emancipation
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
After Abolition: Britain and the Slave Trade Since 1807 The abolition of the slave trade in 1807 and the Emancipation Act of 1833 led many to believe that Britain had washed its hands of slavery. However, Marika Sherwood challenges this narrative, revealing that Britain continued to contribute to the slave trade long after 1807. Through a detailed examination of government documents, contemporary reports, and published sources, Sherwood sheds light on the ways in which slavery remained a part of British investment, commerce, and empire. Sherwood's book explores the causes and repercussions of continued British involvement in slavery, uncovering the complex web of relationships between respectable villains and heroes connected to the trade. This thought-provoking study contains important revelations about a darker side of British history, previously unexplored, which will prompt readers to re-examine their perceptions of the past. By examining the often-overlooked aspects of Britain's involvement in the slave trade, Sherwood's book provides a nuanced understanding of a significant period in British history.
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