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Author Clarkson, Thomas, 1760-1846
Title The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808), Volume I
Note Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The History of the Rise, Progress, and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave-Trade" by Thomas Clarkson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work details the moral and legislative journey leading to the abolition of the slave trade in Britain, focusing on the profound injustices and sufferings of enslaved Africans. Clarkson's text serves not only as a historical document but also as a passionate plea for human rights, emphasizing the moral imperatives that fueled the abolitionist movement. At the start of this monumental work, Clarkson sets the stage by reflecting on the nature of evil and how it has persisted throughout human history, particularly highlighting the unique cruelty of the African slave trade. He engages readers by evoking sympathy for the victims of this trade and outlining the vast suffering endured by enslaved Africans, both during their forced capture and their brutal conveyance to foreign shores. Clarkson describes the relentless adversities faced by these individuals and the moral corruption of those who participated in their oppression. Through detailed observations and poignant examples, he aims to instill a sense of urgency and obligation within the reader to rectify these wrongs, setting up the groundwork for the subsequent historical narrative of the abolition movement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HT: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races
Subject Slave trade -- Africa
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EBook-No. 12428
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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