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This collection of fifteen essays on the history of English abolitionism examines the development of this important milestone in social and moral thought, and explores broader issues of teleology and progress in historical discourse. The articles are divided into sections covering the specifics of British abolition movements, moral progress in specific historical contexts, discourse on the existence of "moral progress," and moral progress in specific Christian traditions. Individual papers address topics such as slavery, emancipations, and progress; early modern science and the idea of moral progress; religion; historical progress; and professional historians, and theologically conservative Christianity and moral progress. Contributors are historians from major US universities. Annotation Ac2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
