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The Making of African America: A Journey Through the American Past

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A comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the history of African Americans in the United States, from their roots in Africa to their present-day experiences.

The Making of African America is a sweeping and ambitious work that offers a comprehensive overview of the history of African Americans in the United States. Authored by highly respected historian and author, this book draws on the latest scholarship to provide a fresh and nuanced account of this complex and often challenging topic.

The book begins by exploring the roots of African Americans in Africa, tracing their history from the earliest civilizations to the transatlantic slave trade. It then follows the African American experience in the United States, from the horrors of slavery to the struggles for freedom and equality.

The Making of African America: The Four Great Migrations

by Ira Berlin

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	320 pages

Along the way, The Making of African America sheds new light on some of the most important moments in American history, including the Civil War, the Reconstruction Era, and the Civil Rights Movement. It also examines the role of African Americans in American culture, from music and literature to sports and politics.

The Making of African America is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of African Americans in the United States. It is a powerful and moving account of a people who have overcome tremendous adversity to make a lasting contribution to American society.

Key Features

Comprehensive coverage of the history of African Americans in the United States, from their roots in Africa to their present-day experiences.
Draws on the latest scholarship to provide a fresh and nuanced account of this complex and often challenging topic.
Explores the role of African Americans in American culture, from music and literature to sports and politics.
Includes over 100 illustrations and maps.
A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of African Americans in the United States.

Reviews

"The Making of African America is a magisterial work of scholarship that will stand as the definitive history of African Americans in the United States for years to come." - Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Harvard University

"A powerful and moving account of a people who have overcome tremendous adversity to make a lasting contribution to American society." - The New York Times

"The Making of African America is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of the United States." - The Washington Post