Abstract of the Report of the Lords Committees on the Condition and Treatment of the Colonial Slaves (Classic Reprint): And of the Evidence Taken by ... With Notes by the Editor (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Historic records and debate on slavery in the British Empire, revealed through committee testimony and documentary evidence.
This nonfiction volume compiles the evidence and notes from a Lords Committee investigating the condition and treatment of enslaved people in the colonies. It presents the voices of planters, observers, and reformers, and ties them to a broader debate about emancipation and reform. The material ranges from firsthand testimony to appended documentary extracts, offering a window into 19th?century attitudes, policy discussions, and the push for change.
- Key witness accounts and expert testimony about slave life, labor practices, and colonial governance
- Analyses of emancipation proposals, public reaction, and potential social and economic impacts
- Instructions and notes on the sources, including official documents and contemporary reporting
- Comparisons and arguments used in debates about slavery and liberty within the British Empire
Ideal for readers of history, law, and abolition-era scholarship seeking primary-source context and historical argument.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed summary of the proceedings of the 1832 House of Lords Select Committee that was tasked with examining the state of slavery in British colonies and the impact of the 1807 abolition of the slave trade. The book focuses on the evidence provided by 25 peers and other witnesses, both pro- and anti-slavery, many of whom had extensive first-hand experience with West Indian colonies. The author provides an in-depth look at the arguments and counterarguments of the witnesses, highlighting the complex and often contradictory perspectives on the nature of slavery and the possibilities for its reform or abolition. Key themes explored in the evidence include the physical and psychological well-being of slaves, the economic impact of slavery, the legal rights and protections of slaves, and the feasibility of emancipation. The author's analysis of the evidence sheds light on the deep divisions within British society over the issue of slavery and the challenges faced by reformers seeking to end this inhumane practice. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332247899_0
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