capitalism and slavery eric williams
Eric Williams Capitalism and SlaveryCapitalism's Debt to SlaveryEric Williams ThesisHistorical Link between Slavery and CapitalismThe Impact of Slavery on Industrialization
Eric Williams' seminal work, "Capitalism and Slavery," provides a groundbreaking analysis of the integral role enslaved labor played in the development and growth of European capitalism. His thesis posits that the immense profits generated from the transatlantic slave trade were crucial for funding the Industrial Revolution and shaping the modern global economy.