History on Fire

[RERUN] EPISODE 71: John Brown (Part 2): A Reckoning in Blood

Sep 23, 2024
This podcast features John Brown, a pivotal abolitionist known for his radical actions against slavery. The discussion dives deep into the escalating violence surrounding the slavery debate and how John Brown's resolve transformed him into a leader of the abolitionist cause. It covers the personal struggles of Brown and his family amid the chaos of the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the impact of Harriet Beecher Stowe's work, and the violent uprising of abolitionists in Kansas. The narrative also reveals the psychological toll on Brown's sons during this turbulent period.
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