SLAVERY

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William Wilberforce was a world-class statesman, a politician whose profound Christian convictions not only led to the abolition of slavery in the British Empire, but also paved the way for the development of the Welfare State.

This work provides researched information on William Wilberforce.

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Slavery remains rampant worldwide, with millions of men, women and children enslaved, ranging from prostitutes in London to indentured workers in Burma.  This book includes a chapter on different forms of contemporary slavery, a chapter on the Christian roots of the anti-slavery movement, and detailed case studies on Sudan, Burma and Indonesia.

A passionate indictment of today's international slave trade with case studies and interviews with slaves.

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Acclaimed music writer, Steve Turner, traces the life of ‘Amazing Grace’ and the man behind it. The song has been recorded by artists as varied as Elvis Presley, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Johnny Cash, Rod Stewart, Judy Collins and Destiny’s Child.

The book begins with the dramatic story of John Newton, from his childhood, his life at sea, his participation in the African slave trade through to his writing of ‘Amazing Grace’ and his campaigning against slavery. The second part of the book - picking up the thread in the years immediately following Newton’s death - tells the story of the song itself as it has spread and developed over the past two centuries and its recordings by many famous artists from a wide variety of musical backgrounds.

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The Anti-Slave Trade Act became law on 25th March 1807.  It made the capture and transport of slaves by British subjects illegal.
Slavery as such in the British Empie wasn't abolished until 1833.
This book tells the story of the slave trade in the BritishEmpire and examines the movement to bring it to an end.