Slavery, coerced labour, and the development of industrial capitalism in Britain Mark Harvey 4 October 201920 January 2023 In 1860, decades after the abolition of slavery in Britain, the British economy was more reliant on slave labour than ever before. Mark Harvey explores the links between coerced labour and the production of three crucial commodities: guns,… Read Article "Slavery, coerced labour, and the development of industrial capitalism in Britain"