Wilberforce"Vivid and painstakingly researched biography." —Daily Telegraph "Wilberforce modeled a combination of Christian principle and tactical genius as relevant in the twenty-first century as in his own time." —William Hague "The biography is the product of much painstaking research. John Pollock has made use of virtually all the extant manuscript collections containing Wilberforce materials. He gives a detailed picture of his life and character which includes some important new information." —Observer William Wilberforce was at the heart of British politics for over forty years but is chiefly remembered as the reformer who campaigned for the abolition of the slave trade in England. This intriguing and insightful biography of his life will inspire you to find ways to stand on your convictions and make a difference wherever you are. |
Contents
Prisoners and the Poor | |
The Heart of the Matter | |
Barbara | |
Britain at | |
Entracte | |
The Fall of Lord Melville | |
THE ARBITER OF ENGLAND 18071825 | |
Gleam of Victory | |
The Cause of the Slaves | |
Remaking England | |
No Doubt of Our Success | |
SORROWS OF AFRICA 17891807 | |
The Commons Turns Aside | |
Shall Never Relinquish Their Cause | |
Serving Africa | |
The Coming of | |
The Independent | |
Wilberforce in his Prime | |
Two Problems of Liberty | |
Lost Opportunity 1814 | |
The Black King | |
Wage Slaves and William | |
Queen Caroline | |
Unable to Finish It | |
The Path to the Abbey | |
Manuscript Sources | |
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