Routledge Slavery and Europe - Atlantic Economic Impact Study

This edited volume from Routledge explores the significant connection between Atlantic slavery and the economic development of Europe. As debates regarding capitalism, inequality, and history continue to evolve, this book provides essential research into how slave-based economic activities and their various spin-offs shaped European growth. Through a collection of diverse contributions, readers gain access to new data and specialized methods for assessing the impact of the slave trade and related economic activities. The text examines these effects across the entire continent, tracing influence from maritime and colonizing regions to landlocked areas. This book is an important resource for those studying the historical foundations of economic development and the complex history of Atlantic slave-based systems.