First published 2005
In 1787, a small group of determined activists in London set out to achieve the seemingly impossible: ending slavery in the vast British Empire. They pioneer bold tactics like boycotts, posters, and lapel pins, rallying hundreds of thousands to their cause. Within years, the movement achieves its first triumph as the slave trade is banned, edging the Empire closer to abolition. This gripping account follows the human drama behind one of history's greatest moral crusades, as these pioneers of activism risk everything to free millions from bondage.
Genres: historical-fiction, non-fiction, social-justice, activism
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: moral-crusade, underdog-story
Setting: Great Britain, Großbritannien, Großbritannien
Period: 18th century, 19th century
496 pages · Paperback · Mariner Books
Content warnings: slavery