Capitalism And Antislavery: British Mobilization In Comparative Perspective

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.