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The slaves, the state and the church: slavery and amelioration in Jamaica 1797-1833

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Dunkley, Daive Anthony (2008) The slaves, the state and the church: slavery and amelioration in Jamaica 1797-1833. PhD thesis, University of Warwick.

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Abstract

This study explores slave agency and slave abolitionism during amelioration in Jamaica. The amelioration period was chosen because it offered the slave opportunities to acquire their freedom and improve their condition. Therefore, slave agency and abolitionism occurred more frequently after the start of amelioration, which officially began in Jamaica in 1797 when the planters embarked on a programme designed to improve slavery and prolong its existence. Amelioration continued until the British Parliament voted to abolish slavery in 1833.

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation (PhD)
Subjects: F History United States, Canada, Latin America > F1201 Latin America (General)
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Slavery -- Jamaica, Slave insurrections -- Jamaica, Anglican Communion -- Missions -- Jamaica, Slaves -- Jamaica -- Social conditions, Antislavery movements -- Jamaica, Jamaica -- History -- 18th century, Jamaica -- History -- 19th century, Jamaica -- History -- Slave Insurrection, 1831, Great Britain -- Colonies -- America
Date: 15 November 2008
Institution: University of Warwick
Theses Department: Department of History
Thesis Type: PhD
Publication Status: Unpublished
Supervisor(s)/Advisor: Heuman, Gad J.
Extent: 271 leaves : charts
Language: eng
URI: http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/876

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