Perspectives
Read some perspectives on slavery:
The unsustainable industry
For a while, it was at the heart of all global trade; then, slowly, a wave of public opinion and violent opposition challenged its very existence. William Hardy guides us through slavery's rise and fall.
The slow abolition
Although history books offer a date for the abolition of slavery, a trade with such global implications couldn't be switched off quite so simply. James Walvin retraces the journey from slavery to freedom.
Consequences
The consequences of slavery were mixed - even at each corner of the triangular trade. Nations and individuals shared riches and misery.
What’s in a name?
A legacy of the slave trade still exists in modern surnames. How do we trace the bloodlines?
A modern-day problem
You might feel the battle against slavery was won long before you were even born - but it's an all-too common problem even in our times.
Content last updated: 07/08/2006
