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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... INDIVIDUAL WEALTH , LUXURY AND ECONOMY . CHAPTER XXXV . GOVERNMENT A THING OF FORCE , NOT OF CONSENT . CHAPTER XXXVI . WARNING TO THE NORTH . CHAPTER XXXVII . ADDENDUM . PREFACE. Table of Contents I have endeavored, in this work,
... INDIVIDUAL WEALTH , LUXURY AND ECONOMY . CHAPTER XXXV . GOVERNMENT A THING OF FORCE , NOT OF CONSENT . CHAPTER XXXVI . WARNING TO THE NORTH . CHAPTER XXXVII . ADDENDUM . PREFACE. Table of Contents I have endeavored, in this work,
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... things that are lent on usury," and in denouncing "increase" he was far wiser than Aristotle, and saw that other capital or property did not "breed" any more than money, and that its profits were unjust exactions levied from the ...
... things that are lent on usury," and in denouncing "increase" he was far wiser than Aristotle, and saw that other capital or property did not "breed" any more than money, and that its profits were unjust exactions levied from the ...
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... thing else, and did not own labor, you would be poor. But fifty thousand dollars 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 ...
... thing else, and did not own labor, you would be poor. But fifty thousand dollars 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 ...
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... things about which no one had thought or written . It never occurred to either the enemies or the apologists for slavery , that if no one would employ the free laborer , his condition was infinitely worse than that of actual slavery ...
... things about which no one had thought or written . It never occurred to either the enemies or the apologists for slavery , that if no one would employ the free laborer , his condition was infinitely worse than that of actual slavery ...
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... thing to succeed on a large one. We allude to the socialists and communists, who have more or less tinged all modern literature with their doctrines. In analyzing society; in detecting, exposing, and generalizing its operations and its ...
... thing to succeed on a large one. We allude to the socialists and communists, who have more or less tinged all modern literature with their doctrines. In analyzing society; in detecting, exposing, and generalizing its operations and its ...
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