
audiobook
by Hugo Oertel
William Wilberforce, der Sklavenfreund.
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In this vivid portrait a young reader meets the determined parliamentarian who devoted his life to ending the slave trade. Set against the backdrop of late‑eighteenth‑century Britain, the narrative follows his awakening to the cruelty of human bondage and his growing conviction that moral duty must outweigh political convenience. The story shows how his faith and sense of justice propelled him into a relentless campaign that would reshape public opinion across Europe.
Presented with four detailed illustrations, the biography balances historical facts with accessible storytelling, inviting German‑speaking youths to reflect on the power of individual conscience. It traces the early stages of Wilberforce’s crusade, his alliances with fellow reformers, and the challenges he faced in Parliament, all while emphasizing the timeless principle that true strength lies in protecting the vulnerable. The book offers a compelling invitation to consider how one person's steadfast commitment can spark profound social change.
Full title
William Wilberforce, der Sklavenfreund Ein Lebensbild, für die deutsche Jugend und das deutsche Volk gezeichnet Ein Lebensbild, für die deutsche Jugend und das deutsche Volk gezeichnet
Language
de
Duration
~4 hours (263K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2017-02-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A little-known German biographer whose surviving books focus on lives of reformers and founders, writing history in a clear, accessible way for general readers. His work helped bring figures like William Penn and William Wilberforce to new audiences.
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