Phillips, Kate

Bought & Sold: Slavery, Scotland and Jamacia

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ISBN 13:: 9781910022559
author:: Phillips, Kate
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Luath Press Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 353
Dimensions:: 3.5 x 19.8 x 19.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: Geschichte, Neuzeit, Sklaverei und Abschaffung der Sklaverei,
Condition:: New
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Scotland's involvement in the slave trade was a complex and multifaceted issue that spanned over a century. This book explores how Scots became enthusiastic participants in the buying and selling of humans, with tens of thousands working in Jamaica. The author sheds light on the complicity and fervour of Scots' involvement in the slave trade, as well as the experiences of Scottish abolitionists who sought to challenge this system. By examining the history of slavery in Scotland and its impact on Jamaica, this book provides a nuanced understanding of a significant chapter in human history. Through its detailed research and analysis, this book offers a thought-provoking exploration of how historical events continue to shape our world today.

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