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Kate Donington
Kate Donington: 18世纪的克拉珀姆是伦敦郊外一个独特的区域，它既不像完全的城市，也不像纯粹的乡村，而是介于两者之间。对于那些在城市里工作，又渴望享受乡村生活方式的富裕商人来说，克拉珀姆是一个理想的选择。他们可以在这里购买郊区别墅，每天乘坐马车往返伦敦，既能兼顾事业，又能享受田园风光。克拉珀姆的社会结构也十分有趣，它就像一个小型的权力中心，聚集着金融家、议员和文化精英。这些人通过社交俱乐部和各种网络相互联系，共同塑造着克拉珀姆的社会风貌。然而，在这个看似和谐的社区里，人们在政治问题上却存在着巨大的分歧，尤其是在奴隶制问题上。克拉珀姆的圣三一教堂就是一个缩影，它见证了废奴主义者和支持奴隶制的人之间的激烈辩论，反映了当时英国社会在这一问题上的深刻矛盾。
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This chapter explores 18th-century Clapham, a wealthy suburb of London, and introduces key figures such as the Macaulays and the Hibberts, who held opposing views on slavery. It highlights the influence of wealth and social networks in shaping political power during this period.
- Clapham's development as a wealthy suburb near London
- The role of wealth and connections in obtaining seats in Parliament
- The contrasting views of the Macaulays and the Hibberts on slavery
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