American experience. John Brown's holy war. Interview with historian Charles Joyner. 3 of 3 / [produced by WGBH]
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 exec...
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| Other title: | Interview with historian Charles Joyner, 3 of 3. John Brown's holy war. |
| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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Boston, MA :
WGBH Educational Foundation,
2000.
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| 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. Joyner talks about Southern Press - see US as foreign country they want out of, Hero - hero concept is dangerous, John Brown probably not a hero, -Hero - John Brown was an extraordinary man, Icon - wonderful beliefs overcame flaws, chose right course at end, Jail/Martyr - realizes must be a loser to be a winner, Execution/Religion - John Brown believed he was fulfilling God's purpose, Press - first event where press played such a role, - Song - legacy, mistake of Wise to execute John Brown, no song for Sumner, Singing Song, Song - great marching song of union army, -Trial/Martyr - Wise the sacrificer, erred in rushing, executing, North v. South - dance b/t 2 sides leading to Civil War, Press - editorial writers play their part in dividing the country. |
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| Item Description: | Title from resource description page (viewed August 21, 2017) |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (29 minutes) |
| Playing Time: | 00:28:30 |
| Participant or Performer: | Interviewee, Charles Joyner. |
| Language: | In English. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | Public performance rights obtained |