Capitalism And Antislavery: British Mobilization In Comparative Perspective
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Seymour Drescher
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press., 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Capitalism And Antislavery: British Mobilization In Comparative Perspective presents a rigorous historical analysis of the complex relationship between economic systems and social reform. Seymour Drescher chronicles the intricate ways in which capitalist development intersected with the burgeoning antislavery movement in Britain, offering a nuanced perspective on this pivotal period. The work argues that economic forces played a significant, often overlooked, role in shaping the abolitionist cause. It illustrates the unique trajectory of British mobilization against slavery, drawing insightful comparisons with other nations. This scholarly volume details the profound societal shifts and intellectual currents that underpinned one of history's most impactful humanitarian campaigns.
Author: Seymour Drescher
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press., 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Capitalism And Antislavery: British Mobilization In Comparative Perspective presents a rigorous historical analysis of the complex relationship between economic systems and social reform. Seymour Drescher chronicles the intricate ways in which capitalist development intersected with the burgeoning antislavery movement in Britain, offering a nuanced perspective on this pivotal period. The work argues that economic forces played a significant, often overlooked, role in shaping the abolitionist cause. It illustrates the unique trajectory of British mobilization against slavery, drawing insightful comparisons with other nations. This scholarly volume details the profound societal shifts and intellectual currents that underpinned one of history's most impactful humanitarian campaigns.