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William Wilberforce

by Betty Steele Everett · 2007

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"A rising star in British politics, young William Wilberforce led a life of privilege and power. Then he turned to Christ, and the Lord changed the focus of his heart. As a newly converted member of the English House of Commons, he spent the rest of his long and honored political career promoting the freedom and rights of slaves"—Page 4 of cover

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BritishBritishMore like thisLess of this
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childrens
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short · 106 pages

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