De 'handel in blanke slavinnen'.

Wolter Louis Albert Collard's groundbreaking doctoral dissertation, De 'handel in blanke slavinnen', presents a comprehensive legal and social analysis of human trafficking in late 19th-century Europe and beyond. Originally defended at the University of Amsterdam in 1900, this scholarly work examines the nature, scope, and causes of exploitation while documenting international legislative responses across multiple nations. Collard's research systematically investigates trafficking mechanisms and explores practical countermeasures through a rigorous legal framework. The study spans comparative law across Europe—from England and Germany to France, Scandinavia, and Russia—while extending to regions including Asia, Africa, and America. By cataloging authenticated facts and precise details, Collard builds a compelling case for judicial reform and stronger enforcement measures against these grave abuses. This academic work remains historically significant for understanding how late-Victorian societies conceptualized and addressed human trafficking. The author's methodical examination of national legislation and international declarations provides invaluable context for modern discussions of modern slavery and victim protection laws. Perfect for historians, legal scholars, criminology students, and anyone interested in the history of human rights advocacy, this audiobook offers essential insights into early reform movements and the international cooperation efforts that shaped modern anti-trafficking legislation.