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American experience. John Brown's holy war. Interview with author Russell Banks. 5 of 5 / [produced by WGBH].
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Banks, Russell, 1940-2023--Interviews.
- Banks, Russell.
- 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 (15 minutes)
- Other Title:
- Interview with author Russell Banks, 5 of 5
- 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. Banks talks about Kansas/Sons - went for cheap land & principle, - Kansas - people went for mix of idealism & land, Kansas - John Brown reluctance normal, too old for a young man's fight, Kansas - John Brown went to rescue sons & fight slavery, Kansas - John Brown as warrior & shepherd saving son, Kansas - compared to Balkan wars, Kansas - not 2 military forces organized, small bands of men, Kansas - like Balkans, cruel, bad weather, no supply depot, Kansas/Hero - inspired men, only appeared armed to the teeth, Kansas/Wagon - PR ploy, useless military vehicle, but struck fear.
- Participant:
- Interviewee, Russell Banks.
- Notes:
- Title from resource description page (viewed August 21, 2017).
- OCLC:
- 1003462043
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