Politics and the Public Conscience: Slave Emancipation and the Abolitionst Movement in Britain

The book explores the factors that contributed to the success of the British Anti-Slavery Movement, including the vitality of British Protestantism in its relationship with the state. It reveals the roots of the movement's passionate support and how the government eventually accepted its objectives. It also places the abolition of slavery in the broader context of British history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The remarkable strength and resilience of British Protestantism played a pivotal role in its intricate relationship with the state, ultimately contributing to the remarkable achievements of emancipation and the triumph of the British Anti-Slavery Movement. This insightful and groundbreaking book, originally published in 1873, delves deep into the intricate factors that propelled the Anti-Slavery Movement to unparalleled success. Through meticulous analysis, it uncovers the profound roots of its unwavering support, shedding light on the mechanisms that led the government to embrace the noble objectives of religious idealists. Moreover, this work places the abolition of slavery within the broader context of British history, providing a comprehensive understanding of its historical significance and its enduring impact on society.

British Protestantism's vitality in its relationship with the state played a crucial role in the achievement of emancipation and the success of the British Anti-Slavery Movement. This book, originally published in 1873, delves into the factors that contributed to the success of the Anti-Slavery Movement. It explores the passionate support it received and how the government eventually accepted the objectives of religious idealists. The book also sets the abolition of slavery in the broader context of British history, providing a comprehensive understanding of its historical significance and its enduring impact on society.

The strength and resilience of British Protestantism were instrumental in its intricate relationship with the state, leading to the remarkable achievements of emancipation and the triumph of the British Anti-Slavery Movement. This insightful and groundbreaking book, originally published in 1873, delves deep into the factors that propelled the Anti-Slavery Movement to unparalleled success. Through meticulous analysis, it uncovers the profound roots of its unwavering support, shedding light on the mechanisms that led the government to embrace the noble objectives of religious idealists. Moreover, the book places the abolition of slavery within the broader context of British history, providing a comprehensive understanding of its historical significance and its enduring impact on society.

British Protestantism's vitality in its relationship with the state played a crucial role in the achievement of emancipation and the success of the British Anti-Slavery Movement. This book, originally published in 1873, delves deep into the factors that contributed to the success of the Anti-Slavery Movement. It explores the passionate support it received and how the government eventually accepted the objectives of religious idealists. The book also sets the abolition of slavery in the broader context of British history, providing a comprehensive understanding of its historical significance and its enduring impact on society.

Weight: 330g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032037998