The Negro in Our History (1922) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781498167956)

The Negro In Our History is a historical account of the role of African Americans in the development of the United States. Written by Carter G. Woodson and originally published in 1922, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the contributions made by African Americans in various fields, including politics, literature, science, and the arts.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of African American history. Woodson begins by tracing the origins of African Americans in the United States, discussing the slave trade and the conditions under which slaves were brought to America. He then goes on to discuss the role of African Americans in the American Revolution and the Civil War, highlighting the contributions made by black soldiers in both conflicts.Woodson also devotes several chapters to the achievements of African Americans in the arts and sciences. He discusses the work of notable African American writers, such as Frederick Douglass and W.E.B. Du Bois, as well as the contributions of black scientists and inventors, including George Washington Carver and Benjamin Banneker.Throughout the book, Woodson emphasizes the importance of understanding African American history and the role that black Americans have played in shaping the United States. He argues that a complete understanding of American history cannot be achieved without a thorough understanding of African American history.Overall, The Negro In Our History is a seminal work in the field of African American history. It provides a comprehensive overview of the contributions made by black Americans to the development of the United States and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and celebrating these contributions.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Carter G. Woodson
ISBN-10: 1498167950
ISBN-13: 9781498167956
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 08/07/2014
Pages: 410
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d