John Ranby / Old Member Of Parliament
Doubts On The Abolition Of The Slave Trade is a historical non-fiction book written by an Old Member of Parliament in the year 1790. The book is a critical analysis of the proposed abolition of the slave trade in Britain during the late 18th century. The author presents his arguments against the abolition of the slave trade, citing economic, social and political reasons.The book starts with an introduction to the history of the slave trade in Britain and its impact on the British economy. The author then discusses the arguments put forth by the abolitionists and provides counterarguments to each one of them. He argues that the abolition of the slave trade would have a negative impact on the British economy, as it would result in the loss of jobs and revenue.The author also addresses the moral and ethical concerns surrounding the slave trade, but argues that the abolition of the trade would not necessarily improve the conditions of the slaves themselves. He suggests that instead of abolishing the trade, efforts should be made to improve the conditions of the slaves and regulate the trade to ensure that it is conducted in a humane manner.The book provides a unique perspective on the debate surrounding the abolition of the slave trade in Britain. It is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the economic, social and political factors that influenced the decision to abolish the slave trade. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of slavery and the abolitionist movement.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.