Enough of War!: The Question of Slavery Conclusively and Satisfactorily Solved, as Regards Humanity at Large and the Permanent Interests of Present Owners (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Jose Ferrer De Couto

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484166743 ISBN 13: 9780484166744

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Equally mindful of caution and consequence, this book asks hard questions about slavery, rights, and international law.

It surveys historical treaties, policy debates, and the social dynamics surrounding the abolition movement, offering a vantage point on why some believed emancipation efforts could affect global stability. Through chapters on legislation, diplomacy, and the fate of enslaved labor, the work frames a controversial argument about the limits and consequences of reform across nations.

This edition examines how slavery and its attempted abolition shaped governments, economies, and moral discourse. It traces debates from local laws to international agreements, and considers the impact on people, colonies, and global order. While it presents a pointed viewpoint, it also situates its claims within the broader history of the era.

• Learn about the origin and interpretation of key treaties related to the redemption of enslaved people.
• See how different nations approached slavery, colonial governance, and labor structures.
• Explore the arguments used in the era to support or oppose abolition and emancipation.
• Understand the imagined and real consequences of policy choices on nations and peoples.

Ideal for readers of historical policy debates, law and international relations, and those seeking a provocative early-19th-century perspective on slavery and its governance.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484166743
• ISBN 13: 9780484166744
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 316