African Colonization: An Enquiry Into the Origin, Plan, and Prospects of the American Colonization Society; Being an Extract From an Article in the ... Quarterly Review, for 1828 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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This book examines the historical roots of the movement to establish a colony in Liberia for freed slaves from the United States. It analyzes both the motivations behind the colonization movement and the successes and challenges faced by the colony of Liberia. The author provides a detailed account of the political, economic, and social factors that shaped the development of Liberia, as well as the role played by the American Colonization Society. The book also explores the complex legacy of the colonization movement, including its impact on race relations in the United States and the ongoing debates about the future of Liberia. The author argues that the colonization movement was a complex and controversial phenomenon that reflected the deep-seated racial prejudices of the time, but also a genuine desire to improve the lives of freed slaves. The book concludes by assessing the long-term impact of the colonization movement on both the United States and Liberia, and its relevance to contemporary debates about race and reparations.

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ISBN 10:  0265556015 ISBN 13:  9780265556016
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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