The Real Bearings of the West India Question

<p>The Real Bearings of the West India Question written by Matthew James Higgins under the pseudonym Jacob Omnium delves into the economic and political complexities surrounding the West Indies in the mid-19th century. This work originally published in 1848 offers a compelling perspective on the challenges faced by the region due to evolving trade policies and the decline of colonial economic models.</p><p>Higgins known for his incisive commentary analyzes the impact of free trade on the West Indian colonies examining the consequences for planters laborers and the broader imperial economy. The book presents a detailed account of the debates surrounding sugar production slavery and the future of British involvement in the Caribbean. This historical analysis provides valuable insights into the economic theories and political ideologies that shaped the era making it essential reading for anyone interested in the history of colonialism trade and economic policy.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>