Bury the Chains
Prophets and Rebels in the Fight to Free an Empire's Slaves
Adam Hochschild
Discover the incredible story of the world's first grassroots movement for social justice in Bury the Chains. From acclaimed author Adam Hochschild comes a powerful account of the fight to free slaves in the British Empire. Follow twelve men, united in their hatred of slavery, as they masterfully stoke public opinion and pioneer techniques still used today by citizen movements - from consumer boycotts to celebrity endorsements. Don't miss out on this taut and gripping chronicle of a little-celebrated human rights watershed.
Publish Date
2006-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
2006-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2005
Goodreads Rating
4.31
ISBN
0046442619073
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