Synopses & Reviews
Characterized as the wittiest and most religious man in England, William Wilberforce, a prominent Member of Parliament, was also a convert to Evangelical Christianity in the Church of England. He became the most prominent layman in the Evangelical Revival and the leader of many of its causes, particularly the anti-slavery campaign. This bibliography provides a valuable guide to sources of information on Wilberforce.
The volume begins with a biographical essay and chronology of Wilberforce's life. Next comes information on manuscript and archival resources, followed by published works on Wilberforce's personal life. The next two chapters focus on the religious and political background of the era and Wilberforce's life and career. Following are Wilberforce's speeches in the House of Commons and periodicals. The final three chapters give information on contemporary portraits of Wilberforce, caricatures of him, and places associated with him. The volume also includes indexes to authors, artists and cartoonists, and subjects.
Synopsis
A prominent Member of Parliament, William Wilberforce was also the most prominent layman in the Evangelical Revival and the leader of its causes, particularly that against slavery. This bibliography provides valuable background information on sources pertaining to both Wilberforce and his era.
Synopsis
A prominent Member of Parliament, William Wilberforce was also the most prominent layman in the Evangelical Revival and the leader of its causes, particularly that against slavery. This bibliography provides valuable background information on sources pertaining to both Wilberforce and his era.
Synopsis
A prominent MP, William Wilberforce was also the most prominent layman in the Evangelical Revival and the leader of its causes, particularly that against slavery. This bibliography provides valuable background information on sources pertaining to Wilberforce and his era. After a biographical essay and chronology, the volume includes chapters covering manuscript and archival resources, published works on Wilberforce, his contemporaries, religious and political background, his life and career, his speeches, and periodical sources. Also provided is information on contemporary portraits and caricatures of Wilberforce and places associated with him.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Biographical Essay
Chronology
Manuscript and Archival Resources
Published Resources
Wilberforce's Contemporaries
The Religious and Political Background
Wilberforce's Life and Career
Wilberforce's Speeches in the House of Commons
Periodicals
Contemporary Portraits of Wilberforce
Caricatures of Wilberforce
Places Associated with Wilberforce
Index to Authors
Index to Artists and Cartoonists
Index to Subjects