A Representation of the Injustice and Dangerous Tendency of Tolerating Slavery b

Description: A Representation of the Injustice and Dangerous Tendency of Tolerating Slavery by Granville Sharp Granville Sharp (1735–1813) undertook legal research to oppose slavery, and in 1769 published this work to demonstrate that slavery has no basis in English law. In 1772, the case of James Somerset was brought before Lord Mansfield, who upheld Sharps contention, effectively freeing all slaves in England. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This work by the anti-slavery campaigner Granville Sharp (1735–1813) brings together legal and historical documents, as well as the authors own legal arguments, demonstrating that slavery was illegal and therefore could not be upheld in England. Furthering his own intellectual development while working for a linen draper, Sharp later became a government clerk and pursued a writing career. His awakening to the horrors of the slave trade resulted from a chance encounter with an injured slave seeking help from his physician brother. Carrying out the necessary legal research, Sharp published this book in 1769 to demonstrate that slavery has no basis in English law. In 1772, the landmark case of James Somerset was brought before Lord Mansfield, who upheld Sharps contention: as a result, it was henceforth understood that any slave reaching the shores of England became free. Sharps memoirs of his life are also reissued in this series. Table of Contents 1. Remarks on an opinion given in the year 1729; 2. The answer to an objection; 3. An examination of the advantages and disadvantages of tolerating slavery in England; 4. Some remarks on the ancient villenage. Promotional In 1769, writer and anti-slavery campaigner Granville Sharp published this work demonstrating that slavery has no basis in English law. Promotional "Headline" In 1769, writer and anti-slavery campaigner Granville Sharp published this work demonstrating that slavery has no basis in English law. Description for Bookstore Granville Sharp (1735-1813) undertook legal research to oppose slavery, and in 1769 published this work to demonstrate that slavery has no basis in English law. In 1772, the case of James Somerset was brought before Lord Mansfield, who upheld Sharps contention, effectively freeing all slaves in England. Description for Library Granville Sharp (1735-1813) undertook legal research to oppose slavery, and in 1769 published this work to demonstrate that slavery has no basis in English law. In 1772, the case of James Somerset was brought before Lord Mansfield, who upheld Sharps contention, effectively freeing all slaves in England. Details ISBN1108075657 Author Granville Sharp Pages 178 Series Cambridge Library Collection - Slavery and Abolition Year 2014 ISBN-10 1108075657 ISBN-13 9781108075657 Format Paperback Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title REPRESENTATION OF THE INJUSTIC Language English Media Book Birth 1735 Death 1813 Publisher Cambridge University Press Publication Date 2014-07-17 UK Release Date 2014-07-17 AU Release Date 2014-07-17 NZ Release Date 2014-07-17 Alternative 9781107590052 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91399434;

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