The civil rights and black power movements expanded popular awareness of the history and culture of African Americans. But; as Stephen Hall observes; African American authors; intellectuals; ministers; and abolitionists had been writing the history of the black experience since the 1800s. With this book; Hall recaptures and reconstructs a rich but largely overlooked tradition of historical writing by African Americans.Hall charts the origins; meanings; methods; evolution; and maturation of African American historical writing from the period of the Early Republic to the twentieth-century professionalization of the larger field of historical study. He demonstrates how these works borrowed from and engaged with ideological and intellectual constructs from mainstream intellectual movements including the Enlightenment; Romanticism; Realism; and Modernism. Hall also explores the creation of discursive spaces that simultaneously reinforced and offered counternarratives to more mainstream historical discourse. He sheds fresh light on the influence of the African diaspora on the development of historical study. In so doing; he provides a holistic portrait of African American history informed by developments within and outside the African American community.
#700505 in Books The University of North Carolina Press 2005-10-17 2005-10-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.24 x 6.13l; 1.40 #File Name: 0807856541496 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fabulous read!By KikiChildren of Coyote is the history of the coastal Indians who lived during the Spanish colonial period in California; 1769 to 1850; under the control of the Francuscan missionaries. I found the book to be fascinating. Professor Hackel's scholarship is incredible. The book is already considered to be a classic among historians whose focus is "borderlands" history; but is also a fascinating read for those of us regular folks who are interested in California history and especially the history of native Americans durng the colonial period. It also covers the 25 years; 1821 to 1846; when Mexico controlled Alta California. Highly recommended. I hated to see it end.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I have read over 100 books and articles on the ...By Lynne Pierson DotiI have read over 100 books and articles on the missions; and this is the most researched and balanced book of all.10 of 11 people found the following review helpful. beautifully researched; well-written; balanced perspectiveBy Amilla the HunThis is an excellent book on a complex topic. It is meticulously researched; and offers (in my opinion; at least) a thoughtful; balanced perspective on a period of American history that has in the past been presented with a wide range of cultural and political biases. Dr. Hackel's writing style is vibrant and engaging; a real pleasure to read!
