The Life of William Wilberforce

<p>In the late 18th century Britain's immense wealth was fueled by the brutal commerce of the slave trade. It was a business defended by the most powerful men in the empire and a practice most of society chose to ignore. But one man dared to challenge it.</p><p>This is the story of <strong>William Wilberforce</strong> a brilliant and charming young politician whose profound spiritual awakening led him to a single impossible goal: to abolish the Atlantic slave trade and reform his nation's conscience. For decades he stood against the full force of a powerful and entrenched opposition facing heartbreaking defeats personal attacks and a world that saw his cause as nothing more than a dangerous distraction.</p><p> <em>The Life of William Wilberforce</em> is more than a history of a great political victory. It is an intimate portrait of a deeply complex man exploring his faith his personal struggles and the indomitable spirit that sustained him. It is a powerful and timeless narrative of one man's unwavering conviction and the profound lessons his life holds for us today. Approx.170 pages 34500 word count</p>