Author: Michael Taylor
publisher name: Vintage
ISBN: 9781529110982
The Interest: How the British Establishment Resisted the Abolition of Slavery by Michael Taylor delves into the complexities of the abolitionist movement in Britain. Although the slave trade was officially outlawed in 1807, slavery persisted in the British colonies for another 25 years. This book sheds light on the fierce resistance to emancipation, particularly from the powerful "West India Interest." It provides a critical examination of the political and moral struggles that defined this period, challenging the notion of a straightforward and celebratory narrative surrounding the abolition of slavery.
