This moving biography of Wilberforce tells the story of his religious conversion in 1784 and his rise to leadership of the Clapham Sect - a group of evangelicals active in political; philanthropic; and religious causes. Under his leadership; the Saints; as they were called; championed parliamentary and prison reforms; missionary endeavors; Bible distribution; and a host of other charitable efforts and organizations. These causes included the Church Missionary Society (established in 1799) and the British and Foreign Bible Society (founded in 1804). Statesman and Saint also describes Wilberforce's unrelenting forty-year crusade against slavery; in spite of many defeats in Parliament. He laboured for eighteen years to secure the abolition of the slave trade; enduring personal criticism; deep-seated prejudice; and threats on his life for another twenty-six years before he saw the Emancipation Bill finally passed in July 1833. His influential book; A Practical View; laid the foundation for the moral elevation of the Victorian Era that followed his death only three days after the Emancipation Bill was passed in Parliament.
#1282257 in Books Tess Press 2005-09Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 #File Name: 1579124097933 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great source of obscure facts....small photos thoughBy Dane BrosseauAmazing source of information and lots of obscure and even forgotten images of the war....most pictures are a little small though fitting many pictures on each page....there really aren't any large photographs taking up entire pages; some of these great photos really deserve an entire page.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Huge bookBy PostitnoterI bought this book as a gift for my nephew who is a history buff; it has been over a year and it is still sitting on my coffee table. Maybe one day I will have read it enough to go ahead and pass it on. The book it full of interesting pictures with just enough text to explain the details. Very sad and moving. I leaf through while watching tv when I have the time. Someday I am either going to give my nephew his book or just buy him a new one.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Kindle CustomerA great gift for a family member who loves the Civil War period. Full of pictures and information.
