American experience. John Brown's holy war. 2 of 3
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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. Olds talks about Whipping son - religious lesson, odd, John Brown odd, Religion - peculiar application of scripture, sanity, Failure - change in 1851/2 so not a failure re slavery, Lovejoy - impact, but John Brown's priority was supporting family, Failure/Turmoil - failed at business & beliefs for so long, Sanity - barnacle, define mad, took slavery personally, Slavery - John Brown unique in recognizing it was insane.
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29 minutes
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