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When we consider the significance of the abolition of slavery, a ubiquitous and seemingly entrenched institution, it's surprising how little many of us know about how it actually happened. Jim Powell shares the story with us! Issues Discussed Why the abolition of slavery was so peaceful in Britain The three essential precursors to the abolition of slavery in Britain Why it would have been better, in Powell's words, to "let the [American] South go" The abolition of slavery in Haiti and Brazil Why peaceful strategies against slavery yielded better long-run outcomes Jim's current project, a vast historical study of how the free society came about About the Guest Jim Powell is a senior fellow of the Cato Institute and the author of numerous books, including , , and . Book Discussed . Special Offers Like the new TomWoods.com? It was designed by my friends at Studio 1 Design. They've agreed to give my listeners 10% off any design project through . If you enjoy the Tom Woods Show, my new book --  -- is for you. ! And get a free copy of the audiobook version, with me reading it, at .