Private Papers of William Wilberforce by William Wilberforce
"Private Papers of William Wilberforce" by William Wilberforce is a collection of personal letters and writings, compiled and edited in the late 19th century. The work primarily focuses on Wilberforce's correspondence with notable figures of his time, particularly his close friendship and political relationship with Prime Minister William Pitt. This collection sheds light on the intricacies of political life in Britain as well as Wilberforce's significant role in advocating for the abolition
of the slave trade. The opening of this volume features a preface that outlines Wilberforce's legacy, highlighting him as a pivotal figure in the fight against slavery and as a prominent member of the House of Commons during a time of great political upheaval. It introduces letters between Wilberforce and Pitt that reflect their camaraderie, mutual respect, and the political challenges they faced. These letters not only reveal their personal affections but also touch upon critical issues of the day, including discussions surrounding the abolition of the slave trade, showcasing Wilberforce’s influence and commitment to social justice in the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833 |
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| Editor | Wilberforce, Anna Maria |
| Title | Private Papers of William Wilberforce |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Charlene Taylor, Anna Granta, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (https://archive.org/details/toronto) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44912 |
| Release Date | Feb 14, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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