Black America : a state-by-state historical encyclopedia
Hornsby (history, Morehouse College) offers a two-volume encyclopedia to students, scholars, and general readers that documents the history of African Americans in each US state chronologically from the origins of slavery in the colonial period to the present. Each state chapter includes a timeline, historical overview, biographical sketches of notable African Americans who were born or active in the state and their contributions, and specific traditions or activities that contributed to the black experience. The introduction describes the historiography of African American history from its beginnings in the nineteenth century to current debates. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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