A Hero for Humanity
By: Kevin Belmonte Format: Softcover |
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Synopsis: Here is the true story of how British statesman and reformer William Wilberforce overcame great obstacles to bring about the end of the slave trade in England two centuries ago. The movie Amazing Grace brings this story to life, and this book is the inspiring, definitive biography of Wilberforce, written by the lead historical consultant for the film.
Click for product description and detailsISBN: 0310274885, ISBN-13: 9780310274889, UPC: 025986274887
Ages: Adult
Endorsements for William Wilberforce:"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 "An excellently researched and insightfully written biography...I applaud its sound scholarship and commend its perceptive insights into a great life." —
Brian Sibley, Author, 'C. S. Lewis: Through the Shadowlands' "There have been other distinguished biographies of William Wilberforce, rich in historical scholarship and awesome facts. What Kevin Belmonte provides in his study of Wilberforce is the humanity of the man, the total self-sacrifice undertaken for the love of his fellow sisters and brothers whose fate he reckoned emanated from the greed and inhumanity of mankind. The elegance and simplicity of his writing, and the wealth of source material researched and sifted with such evident love of his subject, make this a compelling book -- a must for all associating themselves with the Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act of 1807." —
Lady Davson, third great-granddaughter of William Wilberforce More Endorsements
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Here is the true story of how British statesman and reformer William Wilberforce overcame great obstacles to bring about the end of the slave trade in England two centuries ago. The movie Amazing Grace brings this story to life, and this book is the inspiring, definitive biography of Wilberforce, written by the lead historical consultant for the film.
Description: 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.
Book & Bible Cover Size: MediumPage Count: 352
Size: 5.4 wide x 8.5 high x 0.9 deep in. | 137 wide x 216 high x deep 22 mm
Weight: 0.695 lb | 315 gms
Available: February 2007
WorldPublisher: Zondervan
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