Claims And Resources Of The West Indian Colonies: A Letter To The W. E. Gladstone (1850)

By E. Stanley

Book Overview

""Claims and Resources of the West Indian Colonies: A Letter to W.E. Gladstone"" is a historical book written by E. Stanley in 1850. The book is a letter addressed to W.E. Gladstone, a British politician and statesman, in which Stanley presents an argument for the importance of the West Indian colonies to Britain's economy and global power. The book provides a detailed account of the economic and strategic value of the West Indian colonies, including their production of sugar, coffee, and other commodities, as well as their strategic location for trade and defense. Stanley argues that neglecting these colonies would be a grave mistake for Britain, both economically and politically. The book also discusses the social and political conditions of the West Indian colonies, including the treatment of slaves and the need for reform. Stanley proposes various solutions to improve conditions in the colonies, including the abolition of slavery and the promotion of education and economic development. Overall, ""Claims and Resources of the West Indian Colonies"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the important role of the West Indian colonies in Britain's global power and the challenges faced by these colonies in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116460662X
• ISBN13: 9781164606628
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"