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Moral capital

Book • 2006
Christopher Leslie Brown's *Moral Capital* explores the emergence of the British abolitionist movement by examining the impact of the American Revolution and changing views of empire and nation.

The book highlights how abolitionism became a moral cause that benefited both the abolitionists and the enslaved, challenging traditional narratives of humanitarianism and economic determinism.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

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Rutger Bregman
as a really loved book about the British abolitionist movement.
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You’re Not Wasting Time, You’re Wasting Your Life | Rutger Bregman (PT. 1)
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Maya Jasanoff
while discussing the impact of the Somerset decision on the American Revolution.
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157. The American Revolution: The Shot Heard Around the World (Ep 2)
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Rob Wiblin
as the author's key books on abolitionism and slavery.
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#145 – Christopher Brown on why slavery abolition wasn't inevitable

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