ISBN: 9781333781910 - the african repository, and colonial journal, vol. 20: august, 1844 (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complex and controversial issue of African colonization in the mid-19th century, specifically focusing on the efforts of the American Colonization Society. The text offers a powerful and deeply insightful account of the society's motivations, strategies, and the impact of its activities on both the African and American continents. The author delves into the moral arguments for and against colonization, examining the deep-seated feelings of guilt and responsibility felt by white Americans for the institution of slavery. The book unpacks the society's central argument for sending freed African Americans to Liberia as a means of offering them true freedom and a chance to build a new society, while simultaneously alleviating racial tensions in the United States. The text offers a vivid picture of the conditions faced by African Americans in the United States, highlighting the pervasive racism and prejudice that deprived them of social, civil, and political equality. The book also details the society's efforts to establish Liberia as a viable colony, tracing the colony's growth, challenges, and eventual success. Ultimately, this book provides a unique and compelling perspective on the history of African colonization, offering valuable insights into the complex motivations behind the movement and the enduring legacy of its impact. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…