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The Slaves' Champion: Or A Sketch Of The Life, Deeds, And Historical Days Of William Wilberforce (1861)

The Slaves' Champion: Or A Sketch Of The Life, Deeds, And Historical Days Of William Wilberforce (1861)

Wheeler, Henry M.

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral Racism & Ethnic Studies

ISBN10: 1104785455
ISBN13: 9781104785451
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jul 17 2009
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Slaves' Champion is a biographical book written by Henry M. Wheeler in 1861 that provides a detailed account of the life, deeds, and historical significance of William Wilberforce. Wilberforce was a prominent British politician and social reformer who campaigned tirelessly against the slave trade in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book begins by providing a brief overview of Wilberforce's early life and education before delving into his political career. It describes how he became involved in the anti-slavery movement and his efforts to bring about the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire. The book also covers Wilberforce's other social and political causes, including his support for the rights of women and children and his opposition to the British government's policies in India.Throughout the book, Wheeler provides a wealth of historical context to help readers understand the significance of Wilberforce's actions. He also includes numerous anecdotes and personal details about Wilberforce's life, giving readers a sense of the man behind the political and social campaigns.Overall, The Slaves' Champion is an informative and engaging biographical work that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of Britain's most important social reformers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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