Librar, Bodleian
The Slave Trade Debate: Contemporary Writings for and Against
- ISBN 13:
- 9781851243167
- author:
- Librar, Bodleian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The Bodleian Library
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 398
- Dimensions:
- 130mm X 20mm
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Slave Trade Debate: Contemporary Writings For and Against A collection of pamphlets from the 1780s and 1790s that fuelled Britain's debate on slavery, now published in commemoration of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, 1807. These writings, penned by both abolitionists and those who supported the slave trade, tackle key issues such as the Rights of Man, economic health, poverty in England, and the moral condition of African slaves. Prominent figures of the time, including King William IV and Sir John Gladstone, contribute to the debate, drawing on biblical scriptures to justify their positions. This volume provides a unique insight into the theological debates of the era and offers an informative introduction that places the writings in their historical context. It is an essential resource for scholars of transatlantic slavery and British history.
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