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Though the heavens may fall : the landmark trial that led to the end of human slavery

Wise, Steven M.2006
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Steven Wise presents the complete story of the landmark trial that led to the abolition of slavery in the Western world - the case of James Somerset, a black man rescued from a ship bound for the West Indies slave markets.
Main title:
Though the heavens may fall : the landmark trial that led to the end of human slavery / Steven M. Wise.
Author:
Wise, Steven M.
Imprint:
London : Pimlico, 2006.
Collation:
xvi, 282 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: Cambridge, Mass.: Da Capo, 2005.Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-268) and index.
ISBN:
9781844134304 (pbk)184413430X (pbk)
Dewey class:
342.4'2087
Language:
English
Subject:
Sommersett, James -- Trials, litigation, etcAntislavery movements -- England -- History -- 18th centurySlavery -- Law and legislation -- England -- History -- 18th century
BRN:
364417
Bookmark link:
https://gloucestershire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=364417

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