Africans in America: America's Journey through Slavery
Description
This sweeping history traces the experiences of Africans and African Americans from the beginnings of the transatlantic slave trade through emancipation and the enduring legacy of slavery in the United States. Drawing on firsthand accounts, historical documents, and the voices of those who lived through this defining era, it examines the forces of race, power, resistance, and identity that shaped America. Both deeply researched and accessible, the book presents slavery not as an isolated chapter but as a central part of the nation’s political, economic, and cultural development. It offers a vital perspective on the struggle for freedom and the complicated journey toward equality.
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paperback
Harcourt Brace
Published Jan 1, 1999
494 pages
ISBN: 9780156008549
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Details
First Published
1998
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Africans in America: America's Journey through Slavery by Charles Richard Johnson, Patricia Smith.