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The History Of The Rise, Progress And Accomplishment Of The Abolition Of The African Slave Trade By The British Parliament (1808), Vol.1
The History Of The Rise, Progress And Accomplishment Of The Abolition Of The African Slave Trade By The British Parliament (1808), Vol.1
By:Thomas Clarkson Published By:Double9 Books
About the Book
Thomas Clarkson's book "The History Of The Rise, Progress, And Accomplishment Of The Abolition Of The African Slave Trade By The British Parliament" (1808), Vol. I is an important work in the history of the abolition of the African slave trade. The book chronicles the efforts of British abolitionists, including Clarkson himself, to bring an end to the brutal and inhumane practice of buying and selling human beings. The first volume covers the period from the inception of the abolitionist movement in the late 18th century to the passing of the Slave Trade Act of 1807. It details the various campaigns, petitions, and debates that took place in Parliament and in the wider public sphere, as well as the many obstacles and setbacks that had to be overcome before the abolitionist cause could triumph. The book is not only an important historical record of the struggle for abolition but also a powerful testament to the courage and determination of those who fought against one of the greatest evils of their time. It remains a must-read for anyone interested in the history of slavery, abolitionism, and human rights.
Thomas Clarkson was an English abolitionist who died on September 26, 1846. He was born on March 28, 1760, and died on September 26, 1846. He helped start an organization called the Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade, which is also known as the Society for the Abolition of the Slave Trade. He also worked to get the Slave Trade Act of 1807 passed, which put an end to the British slave trade. He stopped fighting in 1816 and was one of the twelve people who started the Society for the Promotion of Permanent and Universal Peace with his brother John. In his later years, Clarkson worked to end slavery all over the world. In 1840, he gave the most important speech at the first meeting of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society in London. This group worked to end slavery in other countries. He was made a deacon in 1783, but he never went on to become a priest.
