The Confessions of Nat Turner

*The Confessions of Nat Turner* is a detailed account of Nat Turner's life and the 1831 slave rebellion he led in Virginia. Turner, an enslaved Black man, believed he had a divine mission to end slavery and free his people. The book presents his personal words, revealing his motivations, religious visions, and the violence of the uprising. It offers insight into the thoughts of one of history’s most significant figures in resisting slavery, highlighting themes of faith, justice, and resistance within a brutal system.