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The Madness of John Brown

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The Madness of John Brown

Yuritopiaposadism [none/use name] to

History • 2 years ago

In the 150 years since Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, historians have struggled to come to grips with his mental state.

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barrbaric [he/him]
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2 years ago
His lawyers tried to plead insanity but he refused and was deeply offended. Seems pretty settled to me.

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