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Published in 1824, this influential work by James Stephen provides a detailed and damning description of the horrific conditions faced by enslaved people in the British West Indies. Drawing on his own experiences as a colonial official and on extensive research, Stephen exposes the cruelty and corruption of the slave system, and makes a compelling case for its abolition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
This classic legal reference work, published in 1890, has earned a reputation as one of the most authoritative sources on English law ever written. It is an invaluable tool for judges, lawyers, and legal scholars.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Crisis of the Sugar Colonies is a critical examination of the economic and social factors contributing to the decline of the British sugar colonies in the Caribbean. Written in 1873 by James Stephen, a prominent British barrister and abolitionist, this book provides readers with a thought-provoking historical analysis of colonialism and its effects on the global economy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
This book is a collection of essays on the biographies of prominent religious figures throughout history. It includes essays on figures such as Gregory the Great, John Wesley, and Jonathan Edwards, and provides insightful analysis of their lives and contributions to religious thought and practice. The book is an essential resource for scholars of religious history, but is also accessible to general readers interested in the lives and achievements of the great religious leaders of the past.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Originally published in 1814, this influential book argues for the abolition of slavery in colonial territories and advocates for an alliance between the British Empire and the newly-independent nation of Haiti. Written by James Stephen, an influential abolitionist, the book draws on interviews with Haitian leader Jean-Jacques Dessalines and offers a powerful critique of colonialism and slavery.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
How could you feel?Have you at any point strolled into a room with an ocean of individuals?The entire room suffocating you in suffocation I presume.James Stephen has worked on the task of human collaboration for certain years, and he has had the option to recognize the issues and a few arrangements about friendly nervousness.In this book, he is prepared to open you to an approach to conquering social tension without consuming medications that make you high and striking.Do you truly need to wreck your next open discourse?I'm certain it's a no.How could you feel?Have you at any point strolled into a room with an ocean of individuals?The entire room suffocating you in suffocation I presume.James Stephen has worked on the task of human collaboration for certain years, and he has had the option to recognize the issues and a few arrangements about friendly nervousness.In this book, he is prepared to open you to an approach to conquering social tension without consuming medications that make you high and striking.Do you truly need to wreck your next open discourse?I'm certain it's a no.
Auld Foes is the remarkable story of the world's oldest football rivalry - Hearts v Hibs - interwoven with a fascinating 150-year Edinburgh history. It's a rivalry that encompasses world wars, class, religion and ethnicity, hooliganism and clubs on the brink. It's a rivalry steeped in the history of Edinburgh itself.
New commentaries on the laws of England: - Partly founded on Blackstone - Vol. 2 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1863.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
James Stephen published Volume 1 of Slavery in 1824. The work exposed the cruelty and inhumanity of the slave laws of the West Indies. It contributed to the public outcry that led to the final abolition of slavery in British territories. It is a key text of the abolitionist movement.
James Stephen (1758-1832) was a lawyer, anti-slavery advocate, and Member of Parliament. He argued that the French should not be allowed to reinstate older slavery practices on its West Indian colonies for fear of the consequences for the neighbouring British colonies. It was published in London in 1802.
James Stephen (1758-1832) was a British lawyer and slavery abolitionist. This volume, first published in 1804, contains his discussion of Britain's political foreign policy choices and their potential impact following the successful Haitian Revolution (1791-1804) and provides valuable insights into the contemporary political situation surrounding Haiti.
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