Michael Taylor (23)

A meticulously researched look at the shocking story of the West Indian & British government self-interest that held up the process of emancipation for the slaves in the British colonies of the caribbean.

This is a fascinating insight into the history of abolition and despite the passage of nearly two hundred years this book left me angry and at times almost in tears of frustration as the British government and the West Indian 'Interest' resisted at every turn the freeing of the slaves.

Like most people in Britain I was aware of the slave trade but had no idea of the lengths that the interested parties went to to avoid the anti-slavery campaign coming to fruition.

This is a well written history that charts both the twists and turns of the politics at home as well as the stories of ill treatment and rebellion abroad.

This book fills in many gaps in my education that were ignored when at school in the 1970's and puts a number of English 'heroes' reputations in a new light.

A great read that covers a topic that is now at the forefront of everyone's minds with the Black Lives Matter campaign this summer

If you think you understand about the trials and tribulations of the abolitionists in the 19th century then I suggest you give this a try.… (plus d'informations)