The Negro Labor: Question (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
- New
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Print on Demand. This book explores the ethical, social, and religious implications of employing African labor in the 19th century. The author argues that due to centuries of degradation inflicted upon the African people, they must be treated as children and compelled to work in order to lift themselves from their current state of depravity and misery. The author goes on to explain that even within so-called civilized society, no one enjoys absolute liberty and that submission to servitude can be a means of elevating an individual from a state of destitution. This book is recommended for those interested in the history of African slavery, the transatlantic slave trade, and the lingering effects of slavery on African people. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.
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- Title
- The Negro Labor: Question (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Unknown Author
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1331462223
- ISBN 13
- 9781331462224
- Seller catalogs
- Political Theory and History
A powerful early argument for rethinking liberty, labor, and the fate of African people in a modern society.
This edition lays out a case that justice and progress depend on practical action now.
The book argues that true freedom grows with social progress and the responsible use of labor. It contrasts sentimental talk of natural rights with a vision of civil society where the welfare of all depends on tangible reforms and practical measures. It makes a case for converting vague ideals into policies that promote civilization, industry, and faith through organized, humane, and lawful employment of African workers.
Readers will see how the text draws on religious and philosophical sources to frame a controversial proposal: that the current system must change, and that leadership from statesmen, philanthropists, and clergy is needed to organize a humane, productive approach to labor in a civilized society.
- Defines liberty as progress and the growth of knowledge, not mere wild freedom.
- Distinguishes between servitude and slavery, arguing for a system of managed labor under law.
- Connects Christian duty and humanitarian goals to a plan for elevating the African population through work.
Ideal for readers interested in 19th‑century debates on slavery, race, religion, and policy, and for those seeking context on how early reformers framed labor and liberty.
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.
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