Taylor, Michael
The Interest: How the British Establishment Resisted the Abolition of Slavery
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529110982
- author:
- Taylor, Michael
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Ebury Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 x 2.6 centimeters (0.5
- Genre:
- History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Interest: How the British Establishment Resisted the Abolition of Slavery by Michael Taylor. In 1807, the British Parliament outlawed the slave trade, but the fight to end slavery was far from over. A powerful pro-slavery group, known as the 'West India Interest', worked tirelessly to maintain the status quo, despite the efforts of those who sought to abolish it. This book uncovers the extent to which the 'Interest' were supported by the British establishment, revealing a dark and turbulent period in British history. Through meticulous research, Taylor sheds light on a period that has been overlooked for too long. The result is a gripping and unflinching exposé that is both a critical piece of history and a devastating critique of the British establishment's role in perpetuating slavery.
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