| Description |
xvi, 282 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Note |
"A Merloyd Lawrence book." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-268) and index. |
| Contents |
From Africa to Westminster Hall -- Black slaves in England -- Granville Sharp meets Jonathan Strong -- Granville Sharp, abolitionist -- John Hylas : the test -- The next test : Thomas Lewis -- Lord Mansfield -- Lewis v. Stapylton begins -- Sharp fails, again -- A struggle for the body of James Somerset -- Lord Mansfield is deceived -- Upon what principle is it that a man can become a dog for another man? -- Fluorishing away on the side of liberty -- The death of the joint opinion -- All we can do is declare the law -- The Mansfield judgment -- Versions of the Mansfield judgment -- Ripples of liberty -- Second thoughts? -- The beginning of the end of human slavery. |
| Subject |
Sommersett, James -- Trials, litigation, etc.
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Slavery -- Law and legislation -- England -- History -- 18th century.
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| ISBN |
0738206954 |
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9780738206950 |
| Standard No. |
9780738206950 |
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NLGGC 270966463 |
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