A moving cultural biography of abolitionist martyr John Brown, by one of the most important African-American intellectuals of the twentieth century.In the history of slavery and its legacy, John Brown looms large as a hero whose deeds partly precipitated the Civil War. As Frederick Douglass wrote: "When John Brown stretched forth his arm ... the clash of arms was at hand." DuBois's biography brings Brown stirringly to life and is a neglected classic.

John Brown (May 9, 1800 December 2, 1859) holds a unique place in American history, often viewed as a force for good and an evil man at the same time. Brown was a revolutionary abolitionist in the United States who became famous in his own time for practicing armed insurrection as a means to abolish slavery for good. He led the Pottawatomie Massacre during which five men were killed in 1856 in Bleeding Kansas and became notorious for his attempted raid at Harpers Ferry in 1859. For that, h...

First published in 1909, W.E.B. Du Bois's biography of abolitionist John Brown is a literary and historical classic. With a rare combination of scholarship and passion, Du Bois defends Brown against all detractors who saw him as a fanatic, fiend, or traitor. Brown emerges as a rich personality, fully understandable as an unusual leader with a deeply religious outlook and a devotion to the cause of freedom for the slave. This new edition is enriched with an introduction by John David Smith ...

Few figures are more seminal in the abolitionist movement in America than John Brown. His firebrand approach to the movement arose out of his religiously inspired and deep-seated belief that slavery was not only morally unjust but that its removal from American society could only be achieved through armed insurrection. Following his capture in 1859 during an unsuccessful raid on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry and his subsequent hanging he became an electrifying and symbolical figure f...

Du Bois portrays John Brown as a deeply religious and moral man, driven by a fierce commitment to ending the institution of slavery. Brown’s dedication to the cause of abolition is highlighted, particularly his willingness to use violence in the fight for freedom—a stance that made him both a controversial and heroic figure. Du Bois carefully examines Brown’s early life, his involvement in the fight against slavery in Kansas, and the events leading up to the Harpers Ferry raid, which ultim...

"John Brown" by W. E. B. Du Bois is a compelling biography of the iconic abolitionist John Brown, whose fervent dedication to the cause of emancipation left an indelible mark on American history. Through meticulous research and vivid prose, Du Bois presents a nuanced portrait of Brown, exploring his motivations, ideals, and enduring legacy.From his early years as a fervent opponent of slavery to his pivotal role in the armed struggle against it, Brown emerges as a complex and contr...

A traveling tinker, John Bunyan accepted long imprisonment rather than give up preaching the Gospel. He explained the life of the Spirit in language the common people could understand and in pictures that stuck in the mind. When he wrote The Pilgrim’s Progress, his fame spread rapidly, and within fifty years of his death, the book was reputed to be in most English homes.John Brown’s biography of John Bunyan remains the standard, despite the lapse of over a hundred years si...

A century after Queen Victoria's death, debate still rages surrounding her relationship with her gillie, John Brown. Were they ever married? What was the extraordinary hold he had over her? This biography aims to shed new light on these questions and to discover the truth behind Brown's hold on his royal employer.Following the death of Prince Albert in 1861, the Queen found solace in the companionship of John Brown, who had commenced his royal employment a...

Few figures are more seminal in the abolitionist movement in America than John Brown. His firebrand approach to the movement arose out of his religiously inspired and deep-seated belief that slavery was not only morally unjust but that its removal from American society could only be achieved through armed insurrection. Following his capture in 1859 during an unsuccessful raid on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry and his subsequent hanging he became an electrifying and symbolical figure f...

Few figures are more seminal in the abolitionist movement in America than John Brown. His firebrand approach to the movement arose out of his religiously inspired and deep-seated belief that slavery was not only morally unjust but that its removal from American society could only be achieved through armed insurrection. Following his capture in 1859 during an unsuccessful raid on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry and his subsequent hanging he became an electrifying and symbolical figure f...

Written to honour the life of the eponymous abolitionist and activist, 'John Brown' is the transcript of a speech delivered by Douglass in 1860.While some saw Brown as a radical and a criminal, Douglass saw his friend as a man prepared to sacrifice his life so that others might be free.Passionate and powerful, the speech not only extolls Brown's virtues, but also highlights the political and social issues faced by African Americans at the time.´John Brown´ is an imp...

Step into the life and legacy of John Brown with John Brown by W. E. B. Du Bois, an audiobook that offers a profound and compelling examination of one of America’s most controversial and courageous figures in the fight against slavery. Du Bois provides a meticulous, insightful, and inspiring narrative that highlights Brown’s unwavering commitment to justice and equality.In John Brown, listeners explore the life, ac...