The History of the Rise Progress and Accomplishment

The History of the Rise Progress and Accomplishment

by Thomas Clarkson
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 23/04/2025

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Thomas Clarkson's "The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament" provides an extensive examination of the movement to end the transatlantic slave trade in Britain. Drawing from his firsthand experiences as an abolitionist and extensive research, Clarkson details the inhumane practices and moral failures of the slave trade, making a powerful case for its abolition. He documents the profound suffering endured by enslaved Africans, highlighting the brutality of their conditions and the moral imperative for change.In this comprehensive narrative, Clarkson outlines the formation of the abolitionist movement, emphasizing the roles of key figures such as William Wilberforce, Granville Sharp, and others who dedicated themselves to ending slavery. He describes their strategic efforts, including public advocacy, petition drives, and the collection of evidence from former slaves. Clarkson's writing captures the spirit of determination and resilience among abolitionists, detailing their battles in Parliament and the challenges they faced from economic interests that benefited from the slave trade.

ISBN:
9789370842052
9789370842052
Category:
Social & cultural history
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
23-04-2025
Language:
English
Publisher:
Zinc Read

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