Thoughts on Slavery and Cheap Sugar - Softcover

Ritchie, J Ewing (James Ewing)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1023321564 ISBN 13: 9781023321563

Publisher: Anson Street Press, 2025

Synopsis

"Thoughts on Slavery and Cheap Sugar" by James Ewing Ritchie delves into the complex relationship between slavery, the burgeoning sugar trade, and the broader economic forces of colonialism. This historical work provides insight into the economics driving the demand for cheap sugar and the horrifying system of slavery that fueled its production. Ritchie explores the moral and ethical implications of the sugar trade, raising pertinent questions about abolition and the societal cost of economic gain. This examination of the sugar trade provides a valuable historical perspective on the social and economic factors that shaped the era. A vital resource for understanding the history of slavery, colonialism, and the early global economy, this book remains relevant for anyone interested in the intersection of social justice and economic history.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1023321564
• ISBN 13: 9781023321563
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 34