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Eric Williams
ISBN 9780241548165
Rs. 798
Penguin Classics
Capitalism and Slavery
Who it's for: Readers interested in economic history, slavery, and the British Empire
Eric Williams's groundbreaking 1944 study, "Capitalism and Slavery," fundamentally redefines the understanding of the transatlantic slave trade and its profound impact on British economic development. This seminal work argues that the slave trade was a cornerstone of Britain's industrial progress, revealing the intricate, often overlooked, connections between capitalism, racism, and the foundations of the Industrial Revolution.Why You Should Read? Explore a foundational text that reshaped historical understanding of slavery and the British Empire. Discover how economic viability, rather than moral awakening, drove the abolition of slavery. Understand the historical links between burgeoning capitalism and the origins of racial ideologies. Gain insight into a work that continues to influence generations of historians and scholars.
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- Groundbreaking 1944 study redefining the link between slavery and British capitalism.
- Argues the slave trade was a cornerstone of Britain's industrial progress.
- Reveals connections between capitalism, racism, and the Industrial Revolution.
- Contends that economic viability, not moral awakening, drove abolition.
- Influential work that continues to shape historical scholarship.
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What is the main argument of Capitalism and Slavery?
The book argues that the transatlantic slave trade was a cornerstone of Britain's industrial progress, revealing connections between capitalism, racism, and the Industrial Revolution.
Why is this book considered groundbreaking?
It fundamentally redefined the understanding of the slave trade's impact on British economic development, challenging conventional views and influencing generations of historians.
What does the book say about the abolition of slavery?
It contends that economic viability, rather than moral awakening, drove the abolition of slavery.
Who is the author?
Eric Williams, a historian and later Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, wrote this seminal work.
What is the publication date?
The study was first published in 1944.