From Slavery to Freedom: A History of Negro AmericansThe pre-eminent history of African-Americans is now available in two volumes. From slavery to Freedom charts the journey of African-Americans from their origins in the civilisations of Africa, through slavery in the Western Hemisphere, to their struggle for freedom in the West Indies, Latin America and the United States. Still featuring numerous primary and secondary source boxes, and even more richly illustrated than in previous editions, From Slavery to Freedom, 7/e maintains its status as one of the most important college textbooks in print. |
Contents
Land of Their Fathers | 1 |
The African Way of Life | 12 |
The Slave Trade and the New World | 27 |
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