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The Transported Men, Women, and Children who Built Britain's Empire: A Forgotten History

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The Transported Men, Women, And Children Who Built Britain's Empire Condemned: The Transported Men Women And Children Who Built Britain S Empire

The British Empire was built on the backs of millions of men, women, and children who were transported from their homes to distant lands. These people were often poor, desperate, or criminals, and they were seen as a way to populate and control the empire's vast territories.

Condemned: The Transported Men, Women and Children Who Built Britain's Empire

by Graham Seal

4.1 out of 5

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The transportation of people to the British colonies began in the 17th century, and it continued until the early 19th century. During this time, an estimated 50,000 people were transported to Australia, 10,000 to Canada, and 5,000 to the United States.

The conditions on the transport ships were often horrific. The people were packed into crowded and unsanitary holds, and they were often subjected to beatings, rape, and disease. Many people died during the voyage, and those who survived often arrived in their new homes sick and weak.

Once they arrived in the colonies, the transported people were often forced to work as slaves or indentured servants. They were used to build roads, clear land, and work in mines. They were often treated brutally by their masters, and they were often denied basic rights.

Despite the hardships they faced, the transported people played a vital role in the development of the British Empire. They helped to build the infrastructure of the colonies, and they contributed to the economy. They also helped to create a new British identity, and they left a lasting legacy on the countries they helped to build.

The story of the transported men, women, and children is a forgotten history. It is a story of suffering and hardship, but it is also a story of courage and resilience. These people were the backbone of the British Empire, and their story deserves to be told.

The Transported Men, Women, and Children who Built Britain's Empire is a new book by historian James Walvin. The book tells the story of the millions of people who were transported from their homes to the British colonies. Walvin draws on a wealth of new research to shed light on this forgotten history.

The book is a powerful and moving account of the lives of the transported people. Walvin shows how these people were often victims of circumstance, and how they were often treated brutally by their captors. He also shows how the transported people played a vital role in the development of the British Empire.

The Transported Men, Women, and Children who Built Britain's Empire is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the history of the British Empire. It is a thought-provoking and eye-opening book that sheds light on a forgotten chapter in our history.

Condemned: The Transported Men, Women and Children Who Built Britain's Empire

by Graham Seal

4.1 out of 5