55. The Fall of the Royal African Company
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Shifting Control: The Rise of the Open Slave Trade
This chapter discusses the transition of the slave trade from the Royal African Company's monopoly to a competitive market stimulated by the Glorious Revolution. It explores the profound economic and industrial transformations in Britain, particularly the emergence of Liverpool as a central hub for slave trading. The chapter also highlights the devastating impacts on African societies due to increased demand for enslaved individuals, illustrating the dark complexities of Britain's burgeoning wealth through exploitation.
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