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A Modern Slavery
A Modern Slavery is a book written by Henry Woodd Nevinson, first published in 1906. The book is an investigative report on the forced labor system in Portuguese Africa, specifically in Angola. Nevinson, a journalist and social reformer, traveled to Angola in 1905 to gather information about the forced labor system that was prevalent there. In the book, Nevinson describes the cruel and inhumane treatment of the African people who were forced to work on the plantations and in the mines. He exposes the corruption and greed of the Portuguese colonial administration that allowed such a system to flourish, and the complicity of European companies that profited from the exploitation of African labor. Nevinson's writing helped to bring attention to the issue of forced labor in Africa and contributed to the growing movement for African independence in the early 20th century. "A Modern Slavery" is considered a classic work of investigative journalism and an important piece of African history.
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A Modern Slavery
A Modern Slavery is a book written by Henry Woodd Nevinson, first published in 1906. The book is an investigative report on the forced labor system in Portuguese Africa, specifically in Angola. Nevinson, a journalist and social reformer, traveled to Angola in 1905 to gather information about the forced labor system that was prevalent there. In the book, Nevinson describes the cruel and inhumane treatment of the African people who were forced to work on the plantations and in the mines. He exposes the corruption and greed of the Portuguese colonial administration that allowed such a system to flourish, and the complicity of European companies that profited from the exploitation of African labor. Nevinson's writing helped to bring attention to the issue of forced labor in Africa and contributed to the growing movement for African independence in the early 20th century. "A Modern Slavery" is considered a classic work of investigative journalism and an important piece of African history.
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A Modern Slavery

by Henry Woodd Nevinson

Overview

A Modern Slavery is a book written by Henry Woodd Nevinson, first published in 1906. The book is an investigative report on the forced labor system in Portuguese Africa, specifically in Angola. Nevinson, a journalist and social reformer, traveled to Angola in 1905 to gather information about the forced labor system that was prevalent there. In the book, Nevinson describes the cruel and inhumane treatment of the African people who were forced to work on the plantations and in the mines. He exposes the corruption and greed of the Portuguese colonial administration that allowed such a system to flourish, and the complicity of European companies that profited from the exploitation of African labor. Nevinson's writing helped to bring attention to the issue of forced labor in Africa and contributed to the growing movement for African independence in the early 20th century. "A Modern Slavery" is considered a classic work of investigative journalism and an important piece of African history.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9783988263155
Publisher: Otbebookpublishing
Publication date: 04/06/2023
Series: Classics To Go
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 170
File size: 4 MB

About the Author

Henry Woodd Nevinson (1856-1941) was a British journalist, suffragette, and campaigner for social justice. He was born in London, England, into a family of journalists and writers. Nevinson was educated at University College School and later studied at the University of Edinburgh. He then worked as a journalist for various publications, including the Pall Mall Gazette, the Daily Chronicle, and the Manchester Guardian. Nevinson was a prolific writer and a passionate advocate for social justice. He covered a wide range of topics, including women's suffrage, workers' rights, and international politics. He also traveled extensively, reporting on conflicts and crises around the world, including the Boer War, the Russo-Japanese War, and World War I. Nevinson was a strong supporter of the suffragette movement and worked closely with leading activists such as Emmeline Pankhurst and Christabel Pankhurst. He wrote extensively about the movement and was himself arrested several times for his involvement in suffragette demonstrations. In addition to his work as a journalist and suffragette, Nevinson was also involved in various social and political causes. He was a founding member of the Men's League for Women's Suffrage, campaigned against the death penalty and for prison reform, and worked for the League of Nations after World War I. Nevinson's contributions to journalism and social justice were significant, and his legacy continues to be felt today. His reporting on conflicts and social issues around the world helped to shape public opinion and raise awareness of important issues, while his activism and advocacy for marginalized groups helped to inspire future generations of activists and advocates.
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