"The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave-Trade by the British Parliament" by Thomas Clarkson is a historical narrative that recounts the fight to end the slave trade. It zeroes in on the passionate movement spearheaded by people like Clarkson in the late 1700s, who used moral, social, and economic reasons to show why it was wrong, and is based on real stories gathered during intensive interviews. Clarkson faces significant challenges in gathering proof and establishing supportive organizations, all while facing serious opposition from politicians and business people. The story paints a vivid picture of the suffering of enslaved people and the awful nature of the trade, calling for justice and humanity in the quest for abolition.
The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808), Volume II
By Thomas Clarkson
Witness the gripping true story of how determined activists fought to dismantle a cruel system, facing powerful opposition to bring freedom to the enslaved.
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About the AuthorThomas Clarkson was an English abolitionist, and a leading campaigner against the slave trade in the British Empire. He helped found the Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade and helped achieve passage of the Slave Trade Act 1807, which ended British trade in slaves.
Thomas Clarkson was an English abolitionist, and a leading campaigner against the slave trade in the British Empire. He helped found the Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade and helped achieve passage of the Slave Trade Act 1807, which ended British trade in slaves.
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