William Wilberforce - John Colquhoun Campbell

William Wilberforce: His Friends and His Times is a biography written by John Campbell Colquhoun in 1866. The book chronicles the life of William Wilberforce, a British politician and philanthropist who played a key role in the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire. The biography explores Wilberforce's childhood, education, political career, and his tireless efforts to end the slave trade. Colquhoun also provides insight into the social and political climate of the time, including the rise of the abolitionist movement and the opposition faced by Wilberforce and his allies. The book includes details about Wilberforce's personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends. Overall, William Wilberforce: His Friends and His Times is a comprehensive and engaging biography that provides a vivid portrait of one of the most important figures in British history.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.

EAN: 9781120957573