Was the movement to abolish slavery primarily an English language phenomenon?
In short: Professor Alec Ryrie investigates whether the push to end slavery across Europe was uniquely driven by the English-speaking world, exploring the linguistic and cultural dimensions of abolitionism.
In this lecture, Professor Alec Ryrie examines the hypothesis that the abolition of slavery in Europe may have been an English language phenomenon. The presentation delves into the historical complexities of how the movement spread and the role language played in the movement's development.
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