Author : William Hague
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 42,24 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780151012671
A major biography of abolitionist William Wilberforce, the man who fought for twenty years to abolish the Atlantic slave trade.
Author : Robert Isaac Wilberforce
Publisher :
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 25,84 MB
Release : 1838
Category : Statesmen
ISBN :
Author : Eric Metaxas
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 22,99 MB
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0061863386
Amazing Grace tells the story of the remarkable life of the British abolitionist William Wilberforce (1759-1833). This accessible biography chronicles Wilberforce's extraordinary role as a human rights activist, cultural reformer, and member of Parliament. At the center of this heroic life was a passionate twenty-year fight to abolish the British slave trade, a battle Wilberforce won in 1807, as well as efforts to abolish slavery itself in the British colonies, a victory achieved just three days before his death in 1833. Metaxas discovers in this unsung hero a man of whom it can truly be said: he changed the world. Before Wilberforce, few thought slavery was wrong. After Wilberforce, most societies in the world came to see it as a great moral wrong. To mark the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade, HarperSanFrancisco and Bristol Bay Productions have joined together to commemorate the life of William Wilberforce with the feature-length film Amazing Grace and this companion biography, which provides a fuller account of the amazing life of this great man than can be captured on film. This account of Wilberforce's life will help many become acquainted with an exceptional man who was a hero to Abraham Lincoln and an inspiration to the anti-slavery movement in America.
Author : Kevin Charles Belmonte
Publisher : NavPress Publishing Group
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 11,40 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Journey through the life and times of William Wilberforce, a leader whose influence on modern culture is unparalleled. You'll discover how he devoted his life to abolishing slavery in Britain amidst the turmoil of war and impacted the lives of millions across the globe.
Author : William Wiblerforce
Publisher : Christian Heritage
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 17,91 MB
Release : 2021-09-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781527106932
Record of Wilberforce's spiritual life
Author : Chuck Stetson
Publisher : Stroud & Hall Publishers
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 49,54 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0979646219
The spirit of William Wilberforce, who worked to stop the transatlantic slave trade 200 years ago, is alive and active in all people whose faith complel their tireless efforts to transform their culture and build a better world. Creating the Better Hour: Lessons from William Wilberforce is not an ordinary study book. It is a call to end ongoing human oppression and slavery. The life of this great Christian parliamentarian and abolitionist is the starting point for a first-class group of contributors to show Wilberforce as a model for engaging modern culture. Essays detail how people today can emulate his life, great persuasive techniques, and his Clapham Circle colleagues to bring about cultural change and end oppression. Each chapter's Extended Observation draws readers and study groups into transforming reflections and conversations--all designed to help people become a force for good and commit to a life on behalf of others.
Author : David J. Vaughan
Publisher : Cumberland House Publishing
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 14,12 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781581822243
God has set before me two great objects: the abolition of the slave trade and the reformation of manners." These passionate words penned by William Wilberforce in 1787 marked the beginning of his lifelong crusade as a Christian statesman and philanthropist. Under his leadership parliamentary and prison reforms were championed, the Church Missionary Society was founded, the British and Foreign Bible Society was established, and countless charitable efforts were made. For forty years he crusaded against slavery in the face of much opposition, and his entire life was dedicated to the improvement of the lives of his fellow Englishmen. In this engaging biographical look at Wilberforce, David J. Vaughan examines the sterling character of this undeniably noble man. Book jacket.
Author : Kevin Belmonte
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 21,33 MB
Release : 2009-08-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 031086478X
Dramatized in the major motion picture Amazing Grace, the story of William Wilberforce is the remarkable account of how one man’s vision, courage, and relentless pursuit of justice brought freedom to thousands and changed the course of history. “That the greatest and most successful reformer in all history is almost unknown today is a crying shame. Kevin Belmonte puts this right with his inspiring study of an inspiring life.” —Dr. Os Guinness, author of Unspeakable: Facing Up to the Challenge of Evil “An excellently researched and insightfully written biography … I applaud its sound scholarship and commend its perceptive insights into a great life.” —Brian Sibley, author of C. S. Lewis: Through the Shadowlands William Wilberforce: A Hero for Humanity is the definitive biography of the English statesman who overcame incredible odds to bring about the end of slavery and slave trade. Called "the wittiest man in England" by philosopher and novelist Madame de Stael, praised by Abraham Lincoln, and renowned for his oratorical genius, Wilberforce worked tirelessly to accomplish his goal. Whether you are an avid student of history, a pupil of prominent leaders of the past, or simply someone who reads for pleasure, you will love award-winning biographer Kevin Belmonte’s vivid account of the life of William Wilberforce.
Author : John Pollock
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 18,96 MB
Release : 2013-12-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0781411092
"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.
Author : Anne Stott
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 27,38 MB
Release : 2012-03-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0199699399
Casts a fresh light on the abolitionist William Wilberforce and his friends in the Clapham sect by looking at their private lives as revealed in their family correspondence. Stott explores themes of the family, women and gender, childhood and education, sexuality, and intimacy.
