Isbn: 9781334723513 - the african repository, and colonial journal, vol. 8: january, 1833 (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the efforts of the American Colonization Society (ACS) to establish a colony in Liberia for free people of color. Founded in 1816, the ACS aimed to address the issue of slavery and its societal impacts. Through detailed accounts and primary source material, the book sheds light on the motivations, challenges, and outcomes of this ambitious project. The author explores the complex factors that shaped the ACS's mission, including the debates over slavery, racial prejudice, and the desire to create a new home for free people of color. The book also examines the impact of the ACS on the lives of those who emigrated to Liberia, providing insights into the struggles and triumphs of building a new society. Ultimately, this book offers a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the ACS and its role in shaping the history of both the United States and Liberia, highlighting the complexities and consequences of addressing racial inequality in the 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…