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Thoughts Upon the African Slave Trade

Thoughts Upon the African Slave Trade

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Religious BiographiesAfrican HistoryGeneral Racism & Ethnic Studies

ISBN10: 102353472X
ISBN13: 9781023534727
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 20
Weight: 0.10
Height: 0.04 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Thoughts upon the African Slave Trade by John Newton offers a powerful firsthand account of the 18th-century slave trade. Newton, a former slave trader himself, provides a unique and compelling perspective on the horrors of slavery in West Africa. This important historical document sheds light on the brutal realities of the slave trade, the devastating impact on African societies, and the moral complexities of the era.

A significant contribution to the abolitionist movement, this book presents arguments against slavery rooted in personal experience and religious conviction. Newton's work serves as a vital primary source for understanding the history of slavery, the social and economic forces that drove it, and the early efforts to abolish it. His words offer a timeless reflection on human rights and the enduring struggle for justice. This edition preserves the original text for contemporary readers interested in social science, African history, and the history of slavery.

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