A Short History Of The American Negro (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425429935)

""A Short History of the American Negro"" by Benjamin Griffith Brawley is a comprehensive overview of the history of African Americans in the United States. The book begins with a discussion of the origins of slavery in the Americas and the transatlantic slave trade, and then moves on to explore the experiences of African Americans during the colonial period, the American Revolution, and the antebellum era.Brawley examines the ways in which African Americans have struggled for freedom and equality throughout American history, including the abolitionist movement, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. He also discusses the challenges that African Americans faced during the Jim Crow era and the Civil Rights Movement, as well as the ongoing struggle for racial justice in modern America.Throughout the book, Brawley emphasizes the contributions and achievements of African Americans in various fields, including literature, music, and politics. He also provides a detailed analysis of the social, economic, and political factors that have shaped the experiences of African Americans in the United States.""A Short History of the American Negro"" is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complex history of race relations in the United States. Brawley's engaging writing style and thorough research make this book both accessible and informative.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Benjamin Griffith Brawley
ISBN-10: 1425429939
ISBN-13: 9781425429935
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/05/2006
Pages: 300
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d