A Civilised Savagery

Britain and the New Slaveries in Africa, 1884-1926

Autori

• Kevin Grant

Parametri

• 236 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Etnografia
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

The book explores the resurgence of anti-slavery activism in Great Britain prior to World War One, highlighting how abolitionists shifted their focus from the trans-Atlantic slave trade to the 'new slaveries' of European imperialism in Africa. It examines their condemnation of coercive labor systems, including taxation and indentured servitude, as well as the atrocities associated with these practices, showcasing a pivotal moment in the fight against injustice.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2004

(In brossura)