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Bury the chains

Book • 2005

Adam Hochschild

Bury the Chains chronicles the late 18th- and early 19th-century anti-slavery movement in the British Empire, highlighting key figures like Thomas Clarkson and William Wilberforce.

The book explores the campaign's tactics and setbacks, ultimately leading to the abolition of slavery in 1838.

It also draws parallels with modern social justice movements, showcasing the pioneering methods used by the abolitionists.

Mentioned by

Elizabeth Gilbert

William MacAskill

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Mentioned in 12 episodes

Mentioned by

Elizabeth Gilbert

as a book about the ending of slavery in the British Empire.

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Recommended by

Rutger Bregman

, highlighting it as a story that shows small groups of thoughtful citizens can massively change the world.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book about Thomas Clarkson's work in abolishing slavery.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in a discussion about Thomas Clarkson and the abolition of slavery.

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Mentioned by

William MacAskill

in discussion of the abolitionist movement.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in relation to Thomas Clarkson's abolitionist work.

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Mentioned by

Tristan Harris

as a book about the British Empire's abandoning of slavery.

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Mentioned by

Adam Johnson

when referencing the West India Committee wanting to get ahead of the abolitionist tide.

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Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

as one of the great nonfiction writers of our time, highlighting his work on abolition.

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Mentioned by

Tristan Harris

when discussing the British abolition of slavery.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in relation to the freeing of slaves and the abolition movement.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

when discussing the abolition movement in 18th century London.

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Mentioned by an

Unknown Speaker

as a book about Thomas Clarkson's fight against the slave trade.

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Recommended by

Jack Kornfield

as a hopeful story about a group of people who banned slavery in the British Empire.

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