A vivid take on a very important page of British - and world - history.
From the author's preface: "Wilberforce had the grace and courage to tackle frontally the two thorniest issues of his day: the reformation of manners in Britain - then as now, moral re-armament was the paramount need in the nation; and the abolition of the slave trade. In doing so he risked his reputation, he sacrificed his career, he brought on himself the dislike of the King, the wrath of the Establishment and the fierce opposition of politicians, church leaders and businessmen. He endangered his life, impaired his health and spent his fortune. And he lived to see his work accomplished, whereby humanity took one of its boldest and best steps forward in the whole of our history."
Cover picture by Houston Rogers. Mr Wilberforce (Colin Farrell) is given a model of a slave ship by Sinclair (Hugh Futcher).
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