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American experience. John Brown's holy war. Interview with historian James Brewer Stewart. 5 of 5 / [produced by WGBH].

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Interview with historian James Brewer Stewart, 5 of 5 and John Brown's holy war
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Boston, MA : WGBH Educational Foundation, 2000.
Physical Description
1 online resource (11 minutes)
Additional Creators
Stewart, James Brewer, Kenner, Robert, 1950-, and WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
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In English.
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. -Stewart talks about Icon - our views of justice determine our view of John Brown today, Icon - implicated everyone in problem of race in America.
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["00:11:22"]
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Title from resource description page (viewed August 21, 2017).
Participant/Performer Note
Interviewee, James Brewer Stewart.
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