Life of William Wilberforce - Wilberforc

Klappentext This five-volume biography of abolitionist William Wilberforce, drawn from his own writings, was published in 1838 by his sons. Zusammenfassung William Wilberforce (1759–1833) was a politician, philanthropist and evangelical Christian, now best known for his efforts to end the slave trade. This five-volume biography, drawn from his diaries and letters, was published by his sons in 1838, and shows the circumstances and motivations which drove Wilberforce's career. Inhaltsverzeichnis 17. January 1801 to December 1802. Change of ministers; 18. January 1803 to May 1804. New-year's day; 19. May 1804 to February 1806. Encouraging prospects of abolition cause; 20. February 1806 to March 1807. Wilberforce's conduct towards new ministry; 21. March 1807 to June 1807. Change of ministers; 22. June 1807 to December 1808. His feelings on reviewing his success; 23. December 1808 to July 1810. New house; 24. July 1810 to July 1811. Garden at Kensington Gore; 25. July 1811 to January 1812. Correspondence with Mr. Roberts.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Isaac Wilberforce, William Wilberforce
• Assisted by: Robert Isaac Wilberforce (Editor), Samuel Wilberforce (Editor), Wilberforce Samuel (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.01.2011
• EAN: 9781108025072
• ISBN: 978-1-108-02507-2
• No. of pages: 578
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Slavery and Abolition; The Life of William Wilberforce 5 Volume Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Biographies, autobiographies; England, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical, Biography: historical, political & military, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Slavery, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Slavery & abolition of slavery, Biography: historical, political and military, Slavery and abolition of slavery