W. E. B Du Bois
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Language
English
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Description
This pioneering work was the first full-length study of the role black Americans played in the crucial period after the Civil War, when the slaves had been freed and the attempt was made to reconstruct American society. Hailed at the time, Black Reconstruction in America, 1860-1880 has justly been called a classic.
Author
Series
Language
English
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Description
Often revealingly autobiographical, Du Bois explores topics as diverse as the death of his infant son and the politics of Booker T. Washington. In every essay, he shows the consequences of both a political color line and an internal one, as he grapples with the contradictions of being black and being American.--Publisher's description.
4) John Brown
Author
Series
Publisher
Modern Library
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
Portrays the life and thought of the abolitionist who was executed in 1859 for leading the raid on Harper's Ferry to obtain arms for a slave revolt.
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Created by and for Black families today, this anthology is filled with inspiring essays, poems, photographs, paintings, and short stories reflecting on the joy and depth of the Black experience. Delivering delight to adults and children alike, this powerful celebration of twenty-first century Black culture fulfills the promise of its source material by reminding readers of all ages that Black is brilliant, beautiful, and bold.
6) Writings
Author
Series
Library of America volume 34
Publisher
Library of America
Pub. Date
c1986.
Language
English
Publisher
Signet Classics
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
A compendium of commentary, criticism and oratory excellence from throughout the nation's history. From the wisdom of Benjamin Franklin to the outspoken empowerment of Gloria Steinem, from the satire of Mark Twain to the seriousness of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the collection offers the opportunity to learn the subtle arts of persuasion and rational argument as exemplified in these great American dissertations.