This text reviews documents to evaluate Britain's claim that it had a prominent role in the extinction of slavery and the slave trade in East Africa. It demonstrates that the "moral imperative" for an abolitionist policy was often subordinated in favour of material wealth and imperial strength.
#811164 in Books Ulster Historical Foundation 2010-10-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.40 x .90 x 5.51l; .0 #File Name: 0901905178320 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This is an awesome read! It is a very important addition to ...By Julie A. Potter-DunlopThis is an awesome read! It is a very important addition to my growing Scots-Irish History home library. Thank you!6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Family history itemBy Evelyn B. HaynesI have previously checked this book out of the library but decided that I needed my own copy. It has important information related to my family history.7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Classic study in the field of Scotch-Irish Immigration to AmericaBy William J. ShepherdThis is the scholarly standard study regarding eighteenth century immigration; prior to the American Revolution; of thousands of people of mostly Scottish background and Protestant religion from Ulster to North America. A detailed examination of the economic; social; and political background is included as well as information on the background and motivations of the immigrants. A primary focus is the impact of the rents; prices; and wages as incentives to emigrate.
