George Thompson byl britský abolicionista a řečník, který se zasazoval o zrušení otroctví. Své názory šířil přednáškovými turné a podílel se na legislativních krocích k dosažení tohoto cíle. Byl považován za jednoho z nejdůležitějších řečníků v oblasti lidských práv a abolicionismu jak ve Velké Británii, tak ve Spojených státech. Svou prací významně přispěl k hnutí za svobodu a rovnost.
In these lectures, delivered in the mid-nineteenth century, George Thompson explores the history and legacy of British colonial slavery. With passion and a commitment to social justice, Thompson exposes the cruelty and exploitation of this dark chapter in human history, and calls for reforms and reparations. Essential reading for anyone interested in the fight against oppression and slavery.
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