Extinction Of Villenage And Slavery In England

""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, as well as the political and social factors that contributed to the eventual abolition of the practice. The book also explores the impact of these changes on English society and the wider world, including the role of the British Empire in the global abolitionist movement. Overall, ""Extinction of Villenage and Slavery in England: With Somerset's Case"" is a comprehensive and insightful study of a pivotal moment in the history of human rights and social justice.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.