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Overall an enjoyable, but not compelling read. Stylistically I found the back and forth of past and present in very short chapters confusing at times, making the narrative harder to follow.
The historical subject matter and plain-talking about the horrors of slavery and its acceptance by society are timely and revealing. The book showed the material benefits from the slave trade for non-slaves and that some segment of society in England acted to end it.
I found myself looking up many of the mentioned historical episodes and personages to see that they occurred and gain context and understanding.
I couldn't quite figure out Bogle's rationale to support Sir Roger unless it was to support a fellow human also abused by society to gain something.
There are parallels of people willing to believe the unbelievable echoing current events in the US of a politician who will say anything without factual basis and having hordes who believe it or at least support it.
The historical subject matter and plain-talking about the horrors of slavery and its acceptance by society are timely and revealing. The book showed the material benefits from the slave trade for non-slaves and that some segment of society in England acted to end it.
I found myself looking up many of the mentioned historical episodes and personages to see that they occurred and gain context and understanding.
I couldn't quite figure out Bogle's rationale to support Sir Roger unless it was to support a fellow human also abused by society to gain something.
There are parallels of people willing to believe the unbelievable echoing current events in the US of a politician who will say anything without factual basis and having hordes who believe it or at least support it.