55. The Fall of the Royal African Company
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Economic Exploitation and the Royal African Company
This chapter examines the brutal realities of human trafficking orchestrated by the Royal African Company and its significant role in the transatlantic slave trade. It contrasts the Company’s monopolistic practices with the East India Company, while discussing the economic implications of slavery on Britain's global status. Historical figures and their influence during this period are explored, alongside the enduring societal legacies of these exploitative enterprises.
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