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Wilberforce a Narrative

Wilberforce a Narrative

Coupland

Paperback

Political BiographiesGeneral Racism & Ethnic StudiesBritish History

ISBN10: 1025500644
ISBN13: 9781025500645
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 548
Weight: 1.67
Height: 1.11 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Wilberforce a Narrative is a definitive biographical study of William Wilberforce, the renowned British parliamentarian and leader of the abolitionist movement. Written by the esteemed historian Reginald Coupland, this work provides an in-depth exploration of Wilberforce's tireless campaign to end the transatlantic slave trade and his broader commitment to social reform and humanitarian causes in late 18th and early 19th-century Britain.

The narrative meticulously traces Wilberforce's personal transformation and political awakening, highlighting his pivotal role in passing the Slave Trade Act of 1807 and his lifelong dedication to the total emancipation of enslaved peoples throughout the British Empire. Beyond his legislative achievements, the book examines Wilberforce's character, his deep religious convictions, and his influence on the moral landscape of his era. Coupland's prose captures the dramatic tension of parliamentary debates and the growing public sentiment against the injustices of slavery.

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