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Capitalism and Slavery

Narrated by Bill Andrew Quinn

Released
April 21, 2022
Length
8 hrs 37 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Penguin Audio
This audiobook explores the historical connections between the Atlantic slave trade, Britain's economic development, and the origins of racism, based on Eric Williams' influential 1944 study. It examines how the rise and fall of slavery impacted the Industrial Revolution and challenges traditional narratives about emancipation. The work highlights the economic motivations behind the abolition of slavery and encourages a nuanced understanding of history.

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