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American experience. John Brown's holy war. Interview with historian Dennis Frye. 1 of 6 / [produced by WGBH].
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Brown, John, 1800-1859.
- Brown, John.
- Harpers Ferry, Battle of, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., 1862.
- Abolitionists--United States--Biography.
- Abolitionists.
- Antislavery movements--United States.
- Antislavery movements.
- Christianity and politics--United States--History--19th century.
- Christianity and politics.
- United States--Politics and government--1845-1861.
- United States.
- Genre:
- Interviews.
- Unedited footage.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (5 minutes)
- Other Title:
- Interview with historian Dennis Frye 1 of 6
- John Brown's holy war
- Place of Publication:
- Boston, MA : WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- System Details:
- data file
- Summary:
- Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War. Frye talks about Harper's Ferry - federal armory, weapons for US Army, H Ferry - description of arsenal, weapons stored, H Ferry - represented the defense of the US, H Ferry - manufactured weapons to defend US, H Ferry/Plan - John Brown came for guns, easy access.
- Participant:
- Dennis Frye, interviewee.
- Notes:
- Title from resource description page (viewed September 12, 2017).
- OCLC:
- 1009116895
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