02182cam a22003253u 4500 54201 UtSlPG 20260610134241.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 DA Oertel, Hugo William Wilberforce, der Sklavenfreund : Ein Lebensbild, für die deutsche Jugend und das deutsche Volk gezeichnet Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-02-19 Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "William Wilberforce, der Sklavenfreund" by Hugo Oertel is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the life of William Wilberforce, a prominent figure in the movement to abolish slavery in England. It delves into his moral and spiritual convictions, detailing his significant contributions to humanitarian efforts and the anti-slavery movement. The opening of the book sets the stage for understanding Wilberforce's character and motivations. It highlights his early life, touching on his upbringing and formative influences, especially the impact of his religious beliefs fostered by his pious aunt. The narrative emphasizes his deep empathetic nature and the stark moral challenges of his time regarding slavery, foreshadowing his eventual role in advocating for the abolition of the slave trade. The introduction effectively establishes Wilberforce as a "Sklavenfreund," preparing readers to explore his relentless fight against one of humanity's greatest injustices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Politicians -- Great Britain -- Biography Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833 Abolitionists -- Great Britain -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54201 95035 95035