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S7 E3: Ships, Swords, and Fences

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Exploring the History of Bristol and the Atlantic Slave Trade

Exploring the history of Bristol as a prominent port city involved in the triangular trade, linking Europe, Africa, and the Americas during the peak of the Atlantic slave trade. The chapter examines how this historical context contributed to the development of large-scale enslavement, colonization projects, and the rise of capitalism in Western Europe.

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