Debates an issue about the effect of gold mining to the history of slavery in Brazil during the 18th century. Estimated output of gold mining in Brazil during the 18th century; Consequences of the gold rush to Brazil; Description of the impact of gold mining to slavery.
Reviews books about American slavery which caused the beginnings of capitalism and the growth of the worldwide market. Includes `Without Consent or Contract: The Rise and Fall of American Slavery,' by Robert William Fogel; `Without Consent or Contract: The Rise and Fall of American Slavery. Markets and Production: Technical Papers, Volume I,' edited by Robert William Fogel and Stanley Engerman.
Presents insights on British abolition and its impact on slave prices along the Atlantic Coast of Africa during the period 1783 to 1850. Decrease of slave prices during the period 1807 to 1820; Slave prices in West Central Africa before 1820.
Examines the impact of gold mining on slavery in colonial Brazil. Causes of demographic repercussions; Differences between slavery in mining and plantation societies.