The forgotten slave owners. Episode 1, Profit & loss /
In 1833 Britain abolished slavery, a defining and celebrated moment in history. But it came at a price. Forty percent of the country's financial budget - £16.5 billion in today's money - was used to compensate the former slave owners. Exploring this extraordinary step taken by the British...
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| Format: | Electronic Video |
| Language: | English |
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London, England :
British Broadcasting Corporation,
2015.
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| Online Access: | CONNECT |
