Description

This accessible reference work traces African-American history across the centuries, presenting key events, influential figures, landmark achievements, and pivotal struggles in chronological sequence. From the era of slavery and emancipation through the civil rights movement and beyond, it places political, social, cultural, and economic developments within a broader historical context. Concise entries make the volume useful for students, researchers, and general readers seeking a clear overview of the African-American experience and its central role in shaping the United States.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Berkley Pub. Group

Published Jan 1, 1994

368 pages

ISBN: 9780399521270

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First Published

1994

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Timelines of African-American History by Thomas Dale Cowan.

Racism/Discrimination
Slavery
Violence
War/Trauma
Death/Grief