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Familiar Sketch Of William Wilberforce (1838)

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""Familiar Sketch of William Wilberforce"" is a biographical book written by Joseph John Gurney in 1838. The book provides a detailed account of the life and achievements of William Wilberforce, a British politician, philanthropist, and abolitionist who played a significant role in the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire. The book covers Wilberforce's childhood, his education at Cambridge University, his entry into politics, and his tireless efforts to abolish the slave trade. It also highlights his personal life, including his marriage and his deep Christian faith, which motivated his activism. Gurney's writing style is engaging and informative, and the book provides a valuable insight into the life and times of one of the most influential figures in British history. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the abolitionist movement and the fight against slavery.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781104054755
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 48
  • Udgivet:
  • 6. februar 2009
  • Størrelse:
  • 216x4x280 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 208 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 17. december 2024
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""Familiar Sketch of William Wilberforce"" is a biographical book written by Joseph John Gurney in 1838. The book provides a detailed account of the life and achievements of William Wilberforce, a British politician, philanthropist, and abolitionist who played a significant role in the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire. The book covers Wilberforce's childhood, his education at Cambridge University, his entry into politics, and his tireless efforts to abolish the slave trade. It also highlights his personal life, including his marriage and his deep Christian faith, which motivated his activism. Gurney's writing style is engaging and informative, and the book provides a valuable insight into the life and times of one of the most influential figures in British history. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the abolitionist movement and the fight against slavery.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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