Padraic X. Scanlan
Slave Empire: How Slavery Built Modern Britain
Slave Empire: How Slavery Built Modern Britain
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Slave Empire is a sweeping and devastating history of how slavery made modern Britain, and destroyed so much else. It shows that the liberal empire of the nineteenth century was the outcome of the long encounter of antislavery and economic expansion founded on enslaved or unfree labor.
\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 464 pages
\n Publication date: 26 November 2020
\n Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
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"Slave Empire" is a captivating and thought-provoking book that delves into the history of slavery and its profound impact on modern Britain. Written by Kevin Scanlan, a renowned historian, the book offers a sweeping and devastating account of how slavery shaped the country's development and contributed to the destruction of so much else.
Scanlan demonstrates that the liberal empire of the nineteenth century emerged as a result of the long encounter between antislavery and economic expansion, which was founded on enslaved or unfree labor. Antislavery, in turn, served as a justification for empire-building.
The book is rich in detail and provides a comprehensive analysis of the sugar plantation system, which was a central feature of slavery in the British Empire. Scanlan offers a clear and almost textbook-like account of this system, particularly focusing on the ill-fated apprenticeship scheme that was linked to abolition after 1834.
"Slave Empire" is not only a valuable contribution to the history of slavery but also a thought-provoking book that sheds light on the ongoing debates about Britain and slavery. The book is accessible to a wide audience and will be of interest to scholars, students, and anyone with an interest in the history of this complex and controversial period.
In conclusion, "Slave Empire" is a must-read book for anyone who wants to understand the profound impact of slavery on modern Britain and the world. Kevin Scanlan's masterful storytelling and deep scholarship make this book a valuable addition to the literature on this topic."
\n Weight: 676g\n
Dimension: 164 x 240 x 44 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472142351\n \n
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