Williams, Eric
British Capitalism and British Slavery
- ISBN 13:
- 9781937306045
- author:
- Williams, Eric
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Unbranded
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 326
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Africa, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Eric Williams's "British Capitalism and British Slavery" offers a fresh perspective on the history of global capitalism and transatlantic slaving. In this seminal work, Williams challenges historians to re-evaluate their understanding of the relationship between economic development and the abolition of slavery. Published in 2013, this edition features a new introduction that provides necessary context for readers interested in these topics. The book's central argument - that economic developments linked to industrialization played a crucial role in the triumph of emancipation - remains a powerful and thought-provoking hypothesis. For those seeking to understand the complex history of global capitalism, transatlantic slaving, industrialization, and emancipation, this book provides valuable insights and context.
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