Bury the Chains: The British Struggle to Abolish Slavery - Rilegato

Hochschild, Adam

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0333904915 ISBN 13: 9780333904916

Casa editrice: Macmillan, 2005

Riassunto

Eighteenth century Britain was the world's leading centre for the slave trade. Profits soared and fortunes were made, but in 1788 things began to change. Bury The Chains tells the remarkable story of the men who sought to end slavery and brought the issue to the heart of British political life The abolitionists, spearheaded by the enigmatic Thomas Clarkson, documented abuse, rallied supporters and evaded repeated attempts on their lives. In doing so they created a movement that was like nothing ever seen before. Not governed by Parliament or regulated by the Church, it was the first major embodiment of a `civilized' society. In this monumental new book, Adam Hochschild vividly recreates those turbulent times, brilliantly bringing to life a host of determined and steadfast characters. Compelling, disturbing and brilliantly written, this is the definitive account of one of the key moments in Britain's history.

Su questo libro

Product Description:

Physical description: viii, 467 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. Subjects: Clarkson, Thomas 1760-1846. Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade - History.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Macmillan
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0333904915
• ISBN 13: 9780333904916
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 416