The White Slaves of England

John C. Cobden

Casa editrice: e-artnow

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Published in 1854, this work attempted to exhibit the British system of evil and outrage, abhorrent to justice, civilization and humanity. The writer described how Britain enslaved people for its own profits. He mainly wrote about the adverse effects of the laws and institutions of Great Britain on the laborers and working class that kept making them poorer every day. Contents include: General Slavery Proceeding From the Existence of the British Aristocracy Slavery in the British Mines Slavery in the British Factories Slavery in the British Workshops The Workhouse System of Britain Impressment, or Kidnapping White Men for Slaves in the Naval Service Irish Slavery The Menial Slaves of Great Britain Mental and Moral Condition of the White Slaves in Great Britain Coolie Slavery in the British Colonies Slavery in British India The Crime and the Duty of the English Government

Disponibile da: 24/11/2023.

Lunghezza di stampa: 413 pagine.

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