The Black Phalanx: A History Of The Negro Soldiers Of The United States In The Wars Of 1775-1812 And 1861-65 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163662335)

""The Black Phalanx"" is a historical account of the role of African American soldiers in the American military during two periods of conflict: the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Written by Joseph T. Wilson, a former Union Army officer and newspaper editor, the book provides a detailed examination of the experiences and contributions of black soldiers in these wars, including their struggles against racism and discrimination within the military and society at large. The book covers a range of topics, including the formation of black regiments, the battles in which they fought, and the impact of their service on the broader struggle for civil rights in America. Overall, ""The Black Phalanx"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of African Americans in the military and their role in shaping American history.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: Joseph T. Wilson
ISBN-10: 116366233X
ISBN-13: 9781163662335
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 522
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d