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Drax of Drax Hall examines the wealth and influence accumulated by one of Britain’s most prominent aristocratic families through their involvement in sugar production and slavery. Authors Paul Lashmar and David Olusoga trace the Drax family’s history from their acquisition of Caribbean plantations to their integration into British high society and politics.
Through extensive research and documentation, the book reveals how slavery’s profits were reinvested to build estates, secure titles, and establish lasting dynastic power. It explores the connections between colonial exploitation and contemporary wealth inequality in Britain, demonstrating how historical injustices continue to shape modern class structures and privilege.
This compelling non-fiction work serves as both a family biography and a broader historical examination of how British prosperity was built on slavery and colonialism, challenging narratives of British moral superiority and offering crucial context for understanding racial and economic justice in contemporary society.
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