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Eric Williams (1911-1981) was the first Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago and a noted Caribbean historian. He led the country to independence from Britain and wrote Capitalism and Slavery, a controversial book on the economic aspects of the abolition of the slave trade.
Sep 21, 2024 · Eric Williams (born Sept. 25, 1911, Port of Spain, Trinidad—died March 29, 1981, St. Anne, near Port of Spain) was the first and longtime prime minister of independent Trinidad and Tobago (1962–81), who founded (1956) the People’s National Movement (PNM) and led his country to independence.
- Eric Eustace Williams
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Oct 5, 2021 · A review of Williams's influential book that challenged the conventional wisdom on slavery and abolition. The article also traces his life as a scholar and politician in Trinidad and Tobago and the US.
Sep 25, 2020 · Learn about the life and legacy of Eric Williams, the author of Capitalism and Slavery and the founder of Trinidad and Tobago's first political party. Discover how he shaped the country's education, social welfare, economy, and regional integration.
Feb 7, 2018 · Dr. Eric Eustace Williams (Sept. 25, 1911 – March 29 1981) served as the first Prime Minister of the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Renowned as the “Father of the Nation,” Dr. Williams served as prime minister from 1962 until his death in 1981. He was also a noted Caribbean historian.
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Jan 14, 2023 · Eric Williams was a black Trinidadian historian and politician who wrote Capitalism and Slavery in 1944. The book exposed the role of British capitalism and institutions in the slave trade and plantation slavery, and influenced the Black Lives Matter movement.
Sep 14, 2023 · Browse the speeches and addresses of Dr Eric Williams, the first Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago and a Caribbean leader. Find his views on nation building, economy, innovation, international relations and more.
