Extinction Of Villenage And Slavery In England: With Somerset's Case (1864)

by Emory Washburn and Washburn Emory

Book Overview

""Extinction of Villenage and Slavery in England: With Somerset's Case"" is a historical book written by Emory Washburn and published in 1864. The book examines the legal and social changes that led to the abolition of serfdom and slavery in England, with a special focus on the landmark Somerset's Case of 1772. The author provides a detailed analysis of the legal arguments and precedents that were used to challenge the legality of slavery in England,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165403102
• ISBN13: 9781165403103
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"