It is 200 years since the campaign led by William Wilberforce to abolish the slave trade reached its dramatic climax. One of the most deep-rooted convictions of our time is that there is little or nothing the individual can do to alter the events around us. The story of Wilberforce's struggle shows that one preson can make a difference, and thatit is possible to ally integrity and conscience with a successful political career. This book paints an unforgettable picture of Wilberforce the man, and brings vividly to life the personalities and the politics of the fight against the slave trade.