Register Breaks Britain Slave Myth
The article examines Britain's historical involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, highlighting the recently published Register of British Slave-Traders that names thousands of investors, including royalty, government officials, and prominent figures. It emphasizes how slavery contributed significantly to Britain's wealth and industrial development, a fact long documented by Caribbean scholars and historical research. The piece also addresses Britain's efforts to suppress acknowledgment of this past and how the new register aims to break the 'wall of silence' surrounding its colonial legacy.
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