Though the Heavens May Fall - by Steven M Wise (Paperback)

This book is a groundbreaking historical account of the landmark trail that led to the abolition of slavery in the Western world.

The author, Steven M.

Wise, has uncovered fascinating new revelations in the case of James Somerset, an escaped slave who faced a decisive turning point in human history.

With a gripping hour-by-hour narrative of the trial and inflamed participants, the book leads readers to the extraordinary decision by Lord Mansfield, which sparked the United States' own abolition movement.

As the case drew to a close, Mansfield's reply has resounded through more than two centuries: "Let justice be done, though the heavens may fall." This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, social justice, and the power of the law to change society.