Opinions of Henry Brougham on Negro Slavery: With Remarks (1826) is a book written by Henry Brougham, a British lawyer, politician, and social reformer. The book is a compilation of Brougham's speeches and writings on the issue of slavery, particularly with regard to the treatment of African slaves in British colonies.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of slavery. Brougham discusses the history of slavery, the economic impact of slavery, and the moral implications of ...
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Opinions of Henry Brougham on Negro Slavery: With Remarks (1826) is a book written by Henry Brougham, a British lawyer, politician, and social reformer. The book is a compilation of Brougham's speeches and writings on the issue of slavery, particularly with regard to the treatment of African slaves in British colonies.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of slavery. Brougham discusses the history of slavery, the economic impact of slavery, and the moral implications of owning slaves. He also offers a critique of the British government's policies towards slavery, arguing that they are not doing enough to abolish the practice.Throughout the book, Brougham argues passionately against slavery, calling it a ""barbarous and inhuman system"" that is incompatible with the principles of justice and humanity. He also advocates for the rights of slaves, arguing that they should be treated as human beings with dignity and respect.In addition to Brougham's own writings, the book includes remarks from other prominent figures, including William Wilberforce, who was a leading abolitionist in Britain. These remarks offer additional insights into the debate over slavery and the efforts to abolish it.Overall, Opinions of Henry Brougham on Negro Slavery: With Remarks (1826) is an important historical document that sheds light on the complex and contentious issue of slavery in the 19th century. It offers a powerful critique of the practice and advocates for the rights of slaves, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of slavery and abolitionism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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