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Royal Navy Versus the Slave Traders

Enforcing Abolition at Sea 1808-1898

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224 pages

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The narrative centers on the historical context surrounding the passage of The Abolition of the Slave Trade Act in 1807 and the subsequent establishment of the Royal Navy's African Squadron. This squadron was tasked with the critical mission of intercepting ships suspected of transporting enslaved Africans to the Americas and the Middle East, highlighting the complexities and challenges of enforcing abolitionist policies during this pivotal time in history.

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9781844156337

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2008, hardcover

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