From Slavery to Freedom: A History of African AmericansThe eighth edition of this best selling text has been thoroughly revised to include expanded material on the slave resistance, the recent history of African Americans in the United States, more on the history of women, and popular culture. The text has also been redesigned with new charts, maps, photographs, paintings, illustrations, and color inserts and an extensive package has been assembled, using technology and other multimedia to bring history to life. Written by distinguished and award-winning authors, retaining the same features that have made it the most popular text on African American History ever, and with fresh and appealing new features, From Slavery to Freedom remains the most revered, respected, honored text on the market. |
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User Review - solla - LibraryThingFrom Slavery to Freedom a history of African Americans actually starts earlier than slavery times beginning with a brief overview of some of the kingdoms and cultures of Africa and a general ... Read full review
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Contents
Land of Their Ancestors | 1 |
Olaudah Equiano Gustavus Vassa Describes His Homeland1756 | 9 |
The African Way of Life | 12 |
Copyright | |
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