Description: For two hundred years, British slave ships plied the Middle Passage, taking African men, women, and children to their doom. Ending slavery in the mighty British Empire seemed like an impossible dream, but once William Wilberforce resolved to represent the abolitionists in Parliament, he would fight to the bitter end-for nearly half a century-to achieve that goal. Together with a community of dynamic reformers, Wilberforce struggled to rid his nation of evil and to give dignity and freedom to all people-slave and slave trader, poor and powerful. His example continues to inspire others to use their gifts and influence to do good against the odds (1759-1833). Heroes of History is a unique biography series that brings the shaping of history to life with the remarkable true William Wilberforce: Take Up the Fight For two hundred years, British slave ships plied the Middle Passage, taking African men, women, and children to their doom. Ending slavery in the mighty British Empire seemed like an impossible dream, but once William Wilberforce resolved to represent the abolitionists in Parliament, he would fight to the bitter end-for nearly half a century-to achieve that goal. Together with a community of dynamic reformers, Wilberforce struggled to rid his nation of evil and to give dignity and freedom to all people-slave and slave trader, poor and powerful. His example continues to inspire others to use their gifts and influence to do good against the odds (1759-1833). Heroes of History is a unique biography series that brings the shaping of history to life with the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and women who changed the course of history. The stories of Heroes of History are told in an engaging narrative format, where related history, geography, government, and science topics come to life and make a lasting impression. This is a premier biography line for the entire family. Softcover. Ages 10 and up.
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Publisher: Emerald Books
Publication Year: 2015
Book Title: Heroes of History-William Wilberforce : Take Up the Fight
Topic: Biography & Autobiography / Political, History / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Social Science / Politics & Government, Biography & Autobiography / Social Activists, People & Places / Europe, Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage
Number of Pages: 218 Pages
Language: English
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Author: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
Format: Trade Paperback
