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Adam Hochschild
Adam Hochschild is the author of King Leopold's Ghost, a powerful account of exploitation in the Congo. He writes deeply researched narrative nonfiction, often focusing on historical injustices and the human cost of greed.
Bury the Chains
- Pages
- 468
- Published
- 2005
- Language
- English
Synopsis
Discover the compelling true story of the world's first major human rights movement, which began in 1780s England. A small group of determined activists set out to abolish slavery across the British Empire, pioneering many of the protest tactics still used today. Their efforts led to the freeing of hundreds of thousands of enslaved people, long before similar movements succeeded elsewhere.