Private Papers of William Wilberforce (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book offers a rich collection of letters written by William Wilberforce, an influential British abolitionist, to William Pitt, a renowned Prime Minister. The letters, spanning over several decades, provide an intimate glimpse into their enduring friendship and their relentless efforts to eradicate the transatlantic slave trade. The author presents a nuanced portrait of Pitt, illuminating his character and motivations through the lens of Wilberforce's observations. The book delves into the complexities of Pitt's political landscape, Wilberforce's religious convictions, and the profound impact they had on their collaboration to end the abhorrent practice of slavery. This book presents a valuable historical record, offering insights into the minds of two extraordinary individuals who shaped the course of British history. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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