Slavery And Anti-Slavery: A History Of The Great Struggle In Both Hemispheres, With A View Of The Slavery Question In The United States

By William Goodell

Book Overview

""Slavery and Anti-Slavery"" by William Goodell is a comprehensive historical account of the fight against slavery across the globe. The book explores the origins and evolution of the slave trade, including the transatlantic slave trade and the enslavement of indigenous peoples in the Americas. Goodell examines the various movements and individuals who fought against slavery, including abolitionists, religious groups, and political leaders. The book also delves into the complex economic, social, and political factors that contributed to the persistence of slavery in different regions of the world. In particular, Goodell focuses on the slavery question in the United States, tracing the history of slavery from the colonial period to the Civil War. He analyzes the debates and conflicts surrounding slavery in the United States, including the Compromise of 1850 and the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Overall, ""Slavery and Anti-Slavery"" provides a detailed and nuanced account of one of the most significant struggles in human history.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163310468
• ISBN13: 9781163310465
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 618 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"