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Freedoms Debtors: British Antislavery In Sierra Leone In The Age Of Revolution (The Lewis Walpole Series In Eighteenthcentury C
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A History Of The Abolition Of The British Slave Trade In Sierra Leone And How The British Used Its Success To Justify Colonialism In Africabritish Antislavery, Widely Seen As A Great Sacrifice Of Economic And Political Capital On The Altar Of Humanitarianism, Was In Fact Profitable, Militarily Useful, And Crucial To The Expansion Of British Power In West Africa. After The Slave Trade Was Abolished, Antislavery Activists In England Profited, Colonial Officials In Freetown, Sierra Leone, Relied On Former Slaves As Soldiers And As Cheap Labor, And The British Armed Forces Conscripted Former Slaves To Fight In The West Indies And In West Africa.At Once Scholarly And Compelling, This History Of The Abolition Of The British Slave Trade In Sierra Leone Draws On A Wealth Of Archival Material. Scanlans Social And Material Study Offers Insight Into How The Success Of British Antislavery Policies Were Used To Justify Colonialism In Africa. He Reframes A Moment Considered To Be A Watershed In British Public Morality As Rather The Beginning Of Morally Ambiguous, Violent, And Exploitative Colonial History.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Freedom’s Debtors'? A: The book primarily focuses on the history of the abolition of the British slave trade in Sierra Leone and how the success of these anti-slavery efforts was used to justify colonial expansion in Africa.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Freedom’s Debtors' is Padraic X. Scanlan.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 24, 2017.
- Q: How many pages does 'Freedom’s Debtors' have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What historical context does 'Freedom’s Debtors' explore? A: The book explores the context of British anti-slavery activism and its impact on colonialism, particularly in Sierra Leone during the Age of Revolution.
- Q: Is there any archival material used in this book? A: Yes, the author draws on a wealth of archival material to provide insights and context throughout the narrative.
- Q: What themes are discussed in 'Freedom’s Debtors'? A: Themes include the complexities of British anti-slavery efforts, the moral implications of colonialism, and the economic benefits that were derived from anti-slavery activism.
- Q: Is 'Freedom’s Debtors' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is both scholarly and compelling, making it suitable for academic study and research on the history of abolition and colonialism.
- Q: Does this book contain any illustrations or maps? A: The product details do not specify the inclusion of illustrations or maps, focusing more on the textual narrative and historical analysis.