Items related to The Great Abolition Sham: The True Story of the End...
Britons may very well never be slaves, but British rule certainly meant slavery for others. Michael Jordan's book explores the personalities and the issues behind the movement to abolish first the slave trade and later the condition of slavery.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Synopsis:
Britons may very well never be slaves, but British rule certainly meant slavery for others. Michael Jordan's book explores the personalities and the issues behind the movement to abolish first the slave trade and later the condition of slavery. When the Society for the Abolition of the Slave Trade was formed in 1787, the trade was at its height, with slave-grown goods flowing around the world and personal wealth accumulating for those who were involved in the trade. Within twenty years the abolitionists had achieved their aim. It is a dramatic and suspenseful story, with opposition from expected and unexpected quarters and internal squabbling and falling-out. MP William Wilberforce brought in a Private Member's Bill for the abolition of the slave trade every year for eighteen years, but it was the movement on the ground that turned public opinion. Yet still to come was the difficult struggle to abolish the condition of slavery. The Great Abolition Sham reveals the passionate arguments on both sides of the abolition debate, revealing a society undergoing great change and individuals who had high ideals, but were not averse to using whatever methods they could to win their case.
About the Author:
Michael Jordan has written widely on history, religion and anthropology. His books include: 'Gods of the Earth, Myths of the World Witches: An Encyclopedia of Paganists and Magic, Cults and Eastern Wisdom'.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherThe History Press
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0750934905
- ISBN 13 9780750934909
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages256
- Rating
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Great Abolition Sham
Published by
Stroud : Sutton
(2005)
ISBN 10: 0750934905
ISBN 13: 9780750934909
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. . Seller Inventory # 52GZZZ009LDT_ns
Buy New
£ 8.30
Convert currency
Stock Image
Great Abolition Sham
Published by
Stroud : Sutton
(2005)
ISBN 10: 0750934905
ISBN 13: 9780750934909
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. . Seller Inventory # 5AUZZZ000C8Z_ns
Buy New
£ 8.30
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Great Abolition Sham: The True Story of the End of the British Slave Trade
Published by
The History Press Ltd
(2005)
ISBN 10: 0750934905
ISBN 13: 9780750934909
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 3
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Fine. Cloth, D-j. 2005. This is an imported edition. Seller Inventory # W88514b
Buy New
£ 6.15
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Great Abolition Sham The True Story of the End of the British Slave Trade
Published by
The History Press
(2005)
ISBN 10: 0750934905
ISBN 13: 9780750934909
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 10
Seller:
Rating
Book Description HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # FV-9780750934909
Buy New
£ 20.66
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Great Abolition Sham: The True Story of the End of the British Slave Trade
Published by
Sutton Publishing
(2005)
ISBN 10: 0750934905
ISBN 13: 9780750934909
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 256 pages. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __0750934905
Buy New
£ 16.71
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Great Abolition Sham: The True Story of the End of the British Slave Trade
Published by
The History Press Ltd
(2005)
ISBN 10: 0750934905
ISBN 13: 9780750934909
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 10
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. The Great Abolition Sham. Seller Inventory # B9780750934909
Buy New
£ 20.03
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Great Abolition Sham
Published by
Stroud : Sutton
(2005)
ISBN 10: 0750934905
ISBN 13: 9780750934909
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 4
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # SKU9780750934909
Buy New
£ 16.32
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Great Abolition Sham: The True Story of the End of the British Slave Trade
Published by
The History Press Limited
(2005)
ISBN 10: 0750934905
ISBN 13: 9780750934909
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 3
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. pp. 256. Seller Inventory # 3327615
Buy New
£ 22.92
Convert currency
Stock Image
Great Abolition Sham
Published by
Stroud : Sutton
(2005)
ISBN 10: 0750934905
ISBN 13: 9780750934909
New
Hardcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 76b2ffa07a91e0b5de77f618199abb77
Buy New
£ 23.55
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Great Abolition Sham: The True Story of the End of the British Slave Trade
Published by
The History Press Ltd
(2005)
ISBN 10: 0750934905
ISBN 13: 9780750934909
New
Hardcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. The Great Abolition Sham Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JF; 3JH; HBTB; HBTS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 500. The True Story of the End of the British Slave Trade. 256 pages. The Great Abolition Sham. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JF; 3JH; HBTB; HBTS. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 25. Weight: 490. . 2005. Hardcover. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780750934909
Buy New
£ 24.32
Convert currency