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The Antislavery Debate: Capitalism and Abolitionism As a Problem in Historical Interpretation
The Antislavery Debate Capitalism and Abolitionism As a Problem in Historical Interpretation
This volume brings together one of the most provocative debates among historians in recent years. The center of controversy is the emergence of the antislavery movement in the United States and Britain and the relation of capitalism to this development. The essays delve beyond these issues, however, to raise a deeper question of historic...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780520066397
ISBN-10: 0520066391
Publication Date: 6/2/1992
Pages: 325
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Publisher: Univ of California Pr
Book Type: Hardcover
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If you are interested in intellectual history, this collection will engage and challenge you. It contains the finest essays on slavery, antislavery and how historians have handled these challenging topics. The writing is clear and engaging. I'm only passing it on because it is not in my field.


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