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British West Indian Slavery, 1750-1834

By Ward, J. R.

British West Indian Slavery, 1750-1834 Law

British West Indian Slavery, 1750-1834

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The attempts made by British West Indian planters to improve the treatment of their slaves, partly in response to the rise of the anti-slavery movement, are examined in this new study. The measures taken, Dr Ward argues, had a considerable effect in raising both the standard of living and the productive efficiency of the sugar estates's labour force. Nevertheless, 'amelioration' also suffered serious weaknesses, which ultimately made it ineffective as a means to defend the institution of slavery.

This is the first account of Caribbean slavery to be based on the detailed analysis of plantation records from several different sugar colonies. Although focused on the British West Indies, its main theme - the potential for reform and economic development in slave-based societies - has a wider significance.
Product details
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
336
Release Date:
1988-09-15
Publication Date:
1988-09-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0198201443
ISBN13:
9780198201441
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
606 g
Height:
145 cm
Width:
222 cm
Thickness:
23 cm
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