Les Bières flottantes des négriers Un discours non prononcé sur l'abolition de la traite des Noirs (novembre 1789 - mars 1790)

In winter 1789–1790, it was announced that Mirabeau would very soon give an important speech against the slave trade. This announcement would spark a public opinion campaign that resulted in the success of the slaveholders’ party. This volume contains the integral text of this legendary speech that was never delivered.