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1 online resource (15 min.) |
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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 |
| Notes |
Title from resource description page (viewed August 21, 2017) |
| Performer |
Interviewee, Russell Banks |
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In English |
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Banks, Russell, 1940-2023 -- Interviews
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Brown, John, 1800-1859.
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Banks, Russell, 1940-2023 fast |
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Brown, John, 1800-1859 fast |
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Abolitionists -- United States -- Biography
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Antislavery movements -- United States.
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Christianity and politics -- United States -- History -- 19th century
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Abolitionists
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Antislavery movements
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Christianity and politics
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Politics and government
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1845-1861. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140435
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United States
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interviews.
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Biographies
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History
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Interviews
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Unedited footage
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Interviews.
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Unedited footage.
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Interviews.
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Streaming video
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Banks, Russell, 1940-2023, interviewee
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Kenner, Robert, 1950- director, producer.
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WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.), production company.
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