Join us in this deep dive into how the British Empire led the global charge to abolish slavery, not just within its own vast territories, but around the world. Discover the dramatic actions and international pressures exerted by the British Navy and government to end the inhumane practice of slavery in nations like Brazil, the Ottoman Empire, and beyond.

From the destruction of Brazilian slave ships in 1849 to the diplomatic pressures on the Ottoman Sultan, and the steadfast resolve against entrenched slave practices in Zanzibar and New Zealand, this video explores the relentless and often dangerous efforts made to stamp out slavery.

Learn how other Western powers, inspired by Britain's lead, joined the fight:

America: Ending slavery in the Philippines.
The Dutch: Abolishing it in Indonesia.
Russia: Suppressing it in Central Asia.
France: Eradicating it in West Africa and the Caribbean.
Germany: Hanging slave traders in East Africa.

Despite the widespread Western commitment to ending slavery, many non-Western societies resisted these efforts, as slavery was deeply woven into their cultural, economic, and religious fabrics. Hear the responses from leaders like the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and the Maoris of New Zealand when confronted with the idea of abolition.

This video covers over a century of persistent struggle, illustrating the Western world's unique drive to abolish slavery, a battle that continued into the 20th century to free many African and Middle Eastern societies from this age-old institution.

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