Book Review: History of African Americans: Exploring Diverse Roots

History of African Americans: Exploring Diverse Roots by Thomas J. Davis chronicles the remarkable past of African Americans from the earliest arrival of their ancestors to the election of President Barack Obama. This work was produced to recognize every triumph and tragedy that separates African Am...

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Published in:Reference & User Services Quarterly 2019, Vol.58 (4), p.265-265
Main Author: Shotwell, Trent
Format: Review
Language:English
Subjects:
African American History
African Americans
American history
Black history
Nonfiction
United States History
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Summary:History of African Americans: Exploring Diverse Roots by Thomas J. Davis chronicles the remarkable past of African Americans from the earliest arrival of their ancestors to the election of President Barack Obama. This work was produced to recognize every triumph and tragedy that separates African Americans as a group from others in America. By distinguishing the rich and unique history of African Americans, History of African Americans: Exploring Diverse Roots provides an account of inspiration, courage, and progress. Each chapter details a significant piece of African American history, and the book includes numerous concise portraits of prominent African Americans and their contributions to progressing social life in the United States.
ISSN:1094-9054
1094-9054
2163-5242
DOI:10.5860/rusq.58.4.7164