Recovering Scotland's Slavery Past: The Caribbean Connection

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Book Synopsis: For more than a century and a half the real story of Scotland's connections to transatlantic slavery has been lost to history and shrouded in myth. There was even denial that the Scots unlike the English had any significant involvement in slavery. Scotland saw itself as a pioneering abolitionist nation untainted by a slavery past. This book is the first detailed attempt to challenge these beliefs. Written by the foremost scholars in the field, with findings based on sustained archival research, the volume systematically peels away the mythology and radically revises the traditional picture. In doing so the contributors come to a number of surprising conclusions. Topics covered include national amnesia and slavery, the impact of profits from slavery on Scotland, Scots in the Caribbean sugar islands, compensation paid to Scottish owners when slavery was abolished, domestic controversies on the slave trade, the role of Scots in slave trading from English ports and much else. The book is a major contribution to Scottish history, to studies of the Scots global diaspora and to the history of slavery within the British Empire. It will have wide appeal not only to scholars and students but to all readers interested in discovering an untold aspect of Scotland's past.

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Uncover the hidden truth and dispel the myths surrounding Scotland's connections to transatlantic slavery with the groundbreaking book, "Recovering Scotland's Slavery Past: The Caribbean Connection". For far too long, Scotland's involvement in slavery has been overlooked, but this meticulously researched volume, written by renowned scholars, brings these forgotten stories to light. Prepare to be astonished as the contributors challenge conventional beliefs and offer surprising conclusions.

Delve into the fascinating topics of national amnesia and slavery, the economic impact of slavery on Scotland, and the experiences of Scots in the Caribbean sugar islands. Learn about the controversial compensation paid to Scottish slave owners when slavery was abolished and the role of Scots in the slave trade from English ports. With a wealth of information, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, the global influence of the Scots, and the dark history of slavery within the British Empire.

Whether you're a scholar, a student, or simply a curious reader, "Recovering Scotland's Slavery Past: The Caribbean Connection" is an eye-opening journey into a lesser-known aspect of Scotland's past. Don't miss out on this major contribution to historical research. Discover the truth today!

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