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Bury the chains
Book • 2005
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.
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.
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Mentioned in 12 episodes
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Rutger Bregman , highlighting it as a story that shows small groups of thoughtful citizens can massively change the world.
Rutger Bregman , highlighting it as a story that shows small groups of thoughtful citizens can massively change the world.
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You’re Not Wasting Time, You’re Wasting Your Life | Rutger Bregman (PT. 1)
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Adam Johnson when referencing the West India Committee wanting to get ahead of the abolitionist tide.
Adam Johnson when referencing the West India Committee wanting to get ahead of the abolitionist tide.
Episode 224: Corporate Self-Regulation and the Fine Art of 'Preempting" Public Outrage
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Ryan Holiday as one of the great nonfiction writers of our time, highlighting his work on abolition.
Ryan Holiday as one of the great nonfiction writers of our time, highlighting his work on abolition.
Adam Hochschild on Our Obligation to the Common Good pt. 1
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Jack Kornfield as a hopeful story about a group of people who banned slavery in the British Empire.
Jack Kornfield as a hopeful story about a group of people who banned slavery in the British Empire.
Ep. 6 - Mental Hygiene with Natasha Leggero
