Unlike other immigrants who arrived in North America with hopes of a better life; Africans were kidnapped from their homelands and sent over as slaves. The account of how Africans were first brought to North America and how they eventually flourished in the face of overwhelming prejudice is highlighted with full-color artwork and eyewitness accounts. Detailed maps show where they settled and how their traditions are still celebrated today.
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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful. A scrupulously researched; remarkable tale of a little known operationBy I. BeavisI had heard of these huge Japanese submarines but had come up short on details. John Geoghegan's book changes this forever. This is a gripping page-turner that I read in one sitting on a flight from LA to Mumbai. It not only provides all the facts but personalizes Yamamoto's vision of a game changing operation to bomb the US East Coast from underwater aircraft carriers.The story has many twists and turns that keep you wondering; what would have happened if this had been pulled off before the A-bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? The writing is vivid and brings to life both sides of this incredible tale. The book reads like a great espionage novel. What makes it all the more amazing is that it really happened!I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in a Japanese technological "Hail Mary " that almost worked.24 of 24 people found the following review helpful. I couldn't put this down!By lynn murphyI bought this book because I had seen the documentary on PBS that Mr. Geoghegan produced about this fascinating topic. I don't generally read military history books; but I was so intrigued by this little historical piece of WWII history; that I bought it and read it in a few days. It reads like a novel; in that the characters are so richly developed and the story is so captivating. What makes it even more awesome; is that this is all true!I could see this book being turned into the next big WWII movie. It would be great on the big screen! Buy it! You won't be disappointed!14 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Submarine Aircraft CarriersBy Rick CookIt sounds like war time pulp fiction; but the Japanese I class submarines were very real -- although all things considered the Japanese would have done better to leave them on the pages of the pulps.The brain child of Admiral Yamamoto just after Pearl Harbor; these giants each carried two or three single-seat bombers (floats for return optional) and had enough range to attack New York or Washington. They were finished too late to perform their mission. As the war evolved so did the plans for their use. From pinprick attacks on American cities; their mission was switched to attacking the Panama Canal in an effort to close the vital lifeline;Although they were a technological marvel; they weren't very practical. The American crew that brought one back to the US for study after the war found them uncomfortable and cranky boats to handle. Their construction consumed enormous amounts of resources the Japanese couldn't spare. Their fuel demands were insupportable by the time they were finished. And their military valuable was questionable at bestStill; it was a fascinating concept.
