William Wilberforce (the sociable voice of abolition) [ Politics ]
… major achievement lies in changing the self-image of his nation: his awakening to what he perceived as the unchristian nature of slavery led him to live up to new ideals. 19 He fought for a transformation of Britain’s identity, its …
Abolition | Activism | Benevolence | Charity | Evangelicalism | Friendship | Philanthropy | Religion | Slavery
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