Abstract of the Report of the Lords Committees on the Condition and Treatment of the Colonial Slaves: And of the Evidence Taken by Them on That Subject; With Notes by the Editor (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Great Britain ; Parliament ; House Of Lords ; Committee On Colonial Slavery

9780483086296: Abstract of the Report of the Lords Committees on the Condition and Treatment of the Colonial Slaves: And of the Evidence Taken by Them on That Subject; With Notes by the Editor (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483086290 ISBN 13: 9780483086296

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Historic records and debate on slavery in the British Empire, revealed through committee testimony and documentary evidence.

This nonfiction volume compiles the evidence and notes from a Lords Committee investigating the condition and treatment of enslaved people in the colonies. It presents the voices of planters, observers, and reformers, and ties them to a broader debate about emancipation and reform. The material ranges from firsthand testimony to appended documentary extracts, offering a window into 19th‑century attitudes, policy discussions, and the push for change.

Key witness accounts and expert testimony about slave life, labor practices, and colonial governance
Analyses of emancipation proposals, public reaction, and potential social and economic impacts
Instructions and notes on the sources, including official documents and contemporary reporting
Comparisons and arguments used in debates about slavery and liberty within the British Empire

Ideal for readers of history, law, and abolition-era scholarship seeking primary-source context and historical argument.

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