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Banning the Slave Trade, Building an Empire of Law52:30
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May 29, 2011

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Our lecture this week is presented by the Boston University History Department in the College of Arts and Sciences, and titled “Banning the Slave Trade, Building an Empire of Law.” Our speaker is New York University professor, Lauren Benton.

This program aired on May 29, 2011.

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Banning the Slave Trade, Building an Empire of Law52:30
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