Commerce, Christianity and Civilization Versus British Free Trade

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The narrative explores the paradox of smuggling during the free-trade movement, highlighting how Parliament elevated smugglers to the status of reformers. It examines the strategic importance of locations like Gibraltar, Malta, and Canada, which were valued for their roles in circumventing international laws. This complex relationship between law, trade, and national interests reveals the contradictions in Britain's approach to diplomacy and commerce during this transformative period.