American history series

Wright, Donald R.

Tracing the lives of people of African descent from their West African origins through the upheavals of the American Revolution, this concise history illuminates the formation of African American communities in colonial North America. It examines slavery, labor, family and cultural traditions, religion, resistance, and the complex relationships between Africans, Europeans, and Native peoples. With attention to both oppression and individual agency, the book shows how African Americans shaped colonial society and contributed to the struggle for independence. Accessible and richly contextualized, it offers an essential introduction to a formative period in American history.