Slavery, Diplomacy and Empire
Download or Read eBook Slavery, Diplomacy and Empire PDF written by Keith Hamilton and published by Liverpool University Press. This book was released on 2013-03-04 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Keith Hamilton |
Publisher | : Liverpool University Press |
Total Pages | : 400 |
Release | : 2013-03-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781836242123 |
ISBN-13 | : 1836242123 |
Rating | : 4/5 (23 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Slavery, Diplomacy and Empire by : Keith Hamilton
Book excerpt: Throughout the nineteenth century, British governments engaged in a global campaign against the slave trade. They sought through coercion and diplomacy to suppress the trade on the high seas and in Africa and Asia. This collection of essays examines the role played by individuals and institutions in the diplomacy of suppression.