The process of terminating the European Transatlantic Trade in Africans (TTA) was long and drawn-out. Although Africans; including the enslaved had long resisted its operation; abolition has traditionally been presented as a benevolent act by the British state acting under pressure from the intellectual classes and humanitarian activists. But the campaign to end the TTA cannot be separated from the resistance struggle of the Africans themselves.In Saving Souls: The Struggle to end the Transatlantic Trade in Africans; the companion volume to Trading Souls; noted Caribbean historians Hilary Beckles and Verene Shepherd trace the African experience from capture; the horrors of the Middle Passage to liberation. Their story emphasises the contributions of the victims of the enslaved even while acknowledging the critical role of the British abolitionists. Readers will learn about:The structure and conduct of the trade in African peopleDetails of the resistance of Africans to capture; sale and transportationThe abolition movement – involving black and white; enslaved and free; male and female; Christian and non-Christian activistsLegacies of the 1807 ActThe final Abolition Acts; namely the 1805–1806 Order-in-Council and the 1807 Act are included as appendices for easy reference.
#2856563 in Books Oriental Book Store 1987-06Original language:SanskritPDF # 1 8.75 x 6.50 x 1.00l; #File Name: 9576380316300 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. All Inclusive Text. This is the One to have from DT.By Atisha DipankaraDT goes through everything you need to know about this Sutra within this one Book. There is a very educational foundation laid downin the Introduction to get us up to speed on many facets of thisSutra to prepare the way; if you will. Very good Introduction for anyone.This book will give you the Mission to Lanka in all its nuances. Not a beginners text translation; yet you will get up to speed in no time if you are determined. Please take note that this Sutra is Very repetitive; so that can be a bit if a challenge to get thru.I see now that the Guru would recite the stanzas for contmplation; and the reiteration was expected. Not a one sit read; slow and savor the Revelations.One of the Best representations of Mahayana there is imho; out side of the Gelukpa tradition.A teaching more accepted by non Tibetan schools.A great bridge between Nagarjuna and Asanga. Emptiness with Consciousness. Without the embellishments of Asanga's later overly complicated speculations imho.Not a fluffy text; just the straight forward Mind.This specific publisher's quality is unsurpassed;Routledge Kegan Paul Hardcover is perfect.Mine appears to be the 1978 reprint.You may want to ask the seller if that is the edition they are selling; as other publishers' quality may be far from extraordinary.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A good buy.By Cynthia E.This book is a must-read for practicing Buddhists who want to educate themselves on how our mind works. I found it easy to read and understand; but it may be harder for someone who's not a practicing Buddhist. It was translated by Suzuki in 1932 from the original writings. My only complaint is that there are several errors in the text due to careless editing and I found them quite distracting. Otherwise; it's a good buy!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Thank you for this beautiful piece of history!By randomreviewerThis book is worn and used; as described; but I didn't know I'd be getting a gorgeous piece of history! The cover is beautifully ragged and missing sections; and the inscription inside the cover warmed my heart to the core.This is an insightful Bible; one of the more interesting ones I've read. Would definitely recommend for hippies; new agers; acid heads; and those interested in theology.
