The Case Of The Sugar Colonies (1792)

By John Collins

Book Overview

The Case of the Sugar Colonies, written by John Collins in 1792, is a historical book that explores the economic and political implications of the British sugar trade in the Caribbean colonies during the late 18th century. Collins argues that the British government's policies towards the sugar colonies were detrimental to the economic growth of the colonies and contributed to the exploitation of enslaved Africans who were forced to work on sugar plantations. The book provides a detailed analysis of the sugar trade, including the production process, the role of merchants, and the impact of taxes and regulations. Collins also examines the political and social conditions of the sugar colonies, including the power dynamics between the colonizers and the colonized, the role of slavery in the economy, and the resistance of enslaved Africans. The Case of the Sugar Colonies is a significant historical document that sheds light on the complex issues surrounding British imperialism and the slave trade in the Caribbean.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint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: 116615467X
• ISBN13: 9781166154677
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"