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American experience. John Brown's holy war. Interview with author Edward J. Renehan. 3 of 4 / [produced by WGBH].
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Renehan, Edward, 1956---Interviews.
- Renehan, Edward.
- Brown, John, 1800-1859.
- Brown, John.
- 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 (29 minutes)
- Other Title:
- Interview with author Edward J. Renehan, 3 of 4
- John Brown's holy war
- Place of Publication:
- Boston, MA : WGBH Educational Foundation, 2000.
- 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. Renehan talks about Pottawatomie - both sides of war in Kansas outraged, -Pottawatomie - John Brown had to lie about his complicity, - Pottawatomie - afterwards, John Brown enjoys being a renegade, Black Jack - story of battle", Boston/Sanborn, John Brown Speech - Bible & Dec. of Independence most important documents, Boston/Revolution/Dec of Independence - right audience, Boston/Revolution/Dec of Independence - "2nd revolution", Boston/Secret Six - Brown a device for more involvement, Mrs. Russell - thought John Brown enjoyed making rich uncomfortable, Mrs. Russell - John Brown's weapons, dramatized himself, Mrs. Russell - gross food stories @ dinner table , Secret Six - John Brown made it duty not favor for them to give him mone, Parlor chairs - story, Secret Six - save Higginson, thought plan doomed but worthwhile".
- Participant:
- Interviewee, Edward J. Renehan.
- Notes:
- Title from resource description page (viewed August 21, 2017).
- OCLC:
- 1003387028
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