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Even before Wilberforce triumphed in Parliament, Great Britain intervened with Napoleon, in 1806, pressing him to join in the abolition of the slave-trade; but he flatly refused.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “Even before Wilberforce triumphed in Parliament, Great Britain intervened with Napoleon, in 1806, pressing him to join…”
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Sumner highlights Britain's early efforts to persuade Napoleon to abolish the slave trade, showcasing international advocacy.
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