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Sultan Burgash of Zanzibar and the Africa slave trade debate
The article reviews Seyyid Burgesh and his visit, noting his ascent to Sultan of Zanzibar after 856 and 1870, with praise for his manners and learning. It discusses British policy on slavery trade, treaty interpretation, and calls for African-led education and possible abolition of domestic slavery to curb the slave trade. The author cites Sir Bartle Frere and Livingstone’s warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seyyid Sa’id
Majid
Muscat
Burgash
Zanzibar
East
Bartle Frere
Seyyid- Burgesh
Zandibir Sis
Afries
Afticans
Hngland
Iab
Battle Frere
Crown
Graisers
England
Dr. Livingstone