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The book offers a thorough examination of the abolition of slavery in the British West Indies and the shift to a free labor system, informed by Buxton's firsthand experiences. It explores the historical context leading to emancipation, the challenges faced by former slaves and plantation owners, and the British government's role in this transition. Buxton underscores the significance of education and economic opportunities for the newly freed population while addressing ongoing struggles for civil rights and social justice in the region.
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Slavery And Freedom In The British West Indies (1860), Charles Roden Buxton
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Slavery And Freedom In The British West Indies (1860)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Charles Roden Buxton
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 120
- ISBN13
- 9781104305819
- Category
- History, Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- The book offers a thorough examination of the abolition of slavery in the British West Indies and the shift to a free labor system, informed by Buxton's firsthand experiences. It explores the historical context leading to emancipation, the challenges faced by former slaves and plantation owners, and the British government's role in this transition. Buxton underscores the significance of education and economic opportunities for the newly freed population while addressing ongoing struggles for civil rights and social justice in the region.