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Slavery In Other Countries

It was not only in the Caribbean that slaves were used within the economy. It was, for example, particularly common in the Ottoman Empire, where it was lawful, and a significant part of, the Empire’s economy and traditional society.

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Jamaica

It did not take long for John and Francis Grant to build up a strong network of clients and business contacts in Jamaica.

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