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"They're Lying About Your History" - Rafe Heydel-Mankoo

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Rethinking Economic Narratives in History

This chapter explores the historical economic landscape of Southern Italy, emphasizing its former prosperity through valuable exports like lemons. It questions the typical narratives linking Britain's wealth to slavery, providing statistical insights that highlight the minimal role of the sugar industry in Britain's broader economic success.

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