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The Legacy of Slavery in Britain

Nigel Sadler

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Description:Slavery was illegal in Britain, but the transatlantic slave trade left a physical mark on the UK. There are monuments to philanthropists who made their wealth through slavery, there were houses built from the profits made in slavery, and enslaved labor was used to produce items such as sugar and cotton. Many city landscapes bear the names of those involved or profited. This book will give an overview on slavery and will tell the story of the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade on Britain. The book will challenge misconceptions of the built British landscape and show how profits from slavery went into the construction of many iconic buildings. It also explores how freed enslaved Africans left their mark on Britain and how those who opposed slavery, and those in favor of maintaining slavery, are represented in statues throughout the country.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Legacy of Slavery in Britain. To get started finding The Legacy of Slavery in Britain, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 96

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Release: 2018

ISBN: 1445680130

Description: Slavery was illegal in Britain, but the transatlantic slave trade left a physical mark on the UK. There are monuments to philanthropists who made their wealth through slavery, there were houses built from the profits made in slavery, and enslaved labor was used to produce items such as sugar and cotton. Many city landscapes bear the names of those involved or profited. This book will give an overview on slavery and will tell the story of the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade on Britain. The book will challenge misconceptions of the built British landscape and show how profits from slavery went into the construction of many iconic buildings. It also explores how freed enslaved Africans left their mark on Britain and how those who opposed slavery, and those in favor of maintaining slavery, are represented in statues throughout the country.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Legacy of Slavery in Britain. To get started finding The Legacy of Slavery in Britain, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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