55. The Fall of the Royal African Company
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The Duality of Faith and Profit in the Slave Trade
This chapter examines the roles of Christian missionaries in the slave trade, contrasting Catholic and Protestant approaches, especially the Quakers' evolution away from the practice. It highlights Britain's dual role in both supporting and later abolishing slavery, while questioning the morality of those who profited and then engaged in philanthropy.
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