Cannibals all! or, Slaves without mastersDigiCat, 29 Mei 2022 - 226 halaman In George Fitzhugh's thought-provoking book 'Cannibals all! or, Slaves without Masters', the author explores the concept of slavery in America during the 19th century. Written in a persuasive and engaging style, Fitzhugh argues that the institution of slavery benefits both the slave and the master, challenging traditional abolitionist viewpoints. Through his rhetorical arguments and historical examples, the book sheds light on the economic and social complexities of the antebellum South. Fitzhugh's literary context is reflective of the time period, incorporating political and societal debates into his writing. His unique perspective provides readers with a fresh outlook on a controversial subject. George Fitzhugh, a Southern social theorist and pro-slavery advocate, drew inspiration from his experiences and observations of the institution of slavery. His background as a lawyer and plantation owner shaped his views on labor and property, evident in his defense of slavery in 'Cannibals all! or, Slaves without Masters'. I highly recommend this book to readers interested in Southern history, philosophy, or political theory. It offers a unique perspective on a contentious issue that still resonates today. |
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... means of the command which capital or skill gives him, takes away, exacts or "exploitates" from the free laborer. The profits of slave labor are that portion of the products of such labor which the power of the master enables him to ...
... means of the command which capital or skill gives him, takes away, exacts or "exploitates" from the free laborer. The profits of slave labor are that portion of the products of such labor which the power of the master enables him to ...
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... means to ensnare and exploitate them. The free laborer must work or starve. He is more of a slave than the negro, because he works longer and harder for less allowance than the slave, and has no holiday, because the cares of life with ...
... means to ensnare and exploitate them. The free laborer must work or starve. He is more of a slave than the negro, because he works longer and harder for less allowance than the slave, and has no holiday, because the cares of life with ...
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... means, and is, fifty thousand dollars worth of slaves. You can command, without touching on that capital, three thousand dollars' worth of labor per annum. You could do no more were you to buy slaves with it, and then you would be ...
... means, and is, fifty thousand dollars worth of slaves. You can command, without touching on that capital, three thousand dollars' worth of labor per annum. You could do no more were you to buy slaves with it, and then you would be ...
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... mean by rents, that portion of the rent which is strictly income. The amount annually required for repairs and ultimately to rebuild the house, is not profit. Four per cent. will do this. A rent of ten per cent. is in such case a profit of.
... mean by rents, that portion of the rent which is strictly income. The amount annually required for repairs and ultimately to rebuild the house, is not profit. Four per cent. will do this. A rent of ten per cent. is in such case a profit of.
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