This fully illustrated guide to the Smithsonian's newest museum takes visitors on a journey through the richness and diversity of African American culture and the history of a people whose struggles; aspirations; and achievements have shaped the nation. Opened in September 2016; the National Museum of African American History and Culture welcomes all visitors who seek to understand; remember; and celebrate this history. The guidebook provides a comprehensive tour of the museum; including its magnificent building and grounds and eleven permanent exhibition galleries dedicated to themes of history; community; and culture. Highlights from the museum's collection of artifacts and works of art are presented in full-color photographs; accompanied by evocative stories and voices that illuminate the American experience through the African American lens.
#838881 in Books Overlook/Rookery 2007-10-04 2007-10-04Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.21 x 1.30 x 6.32l; 1.52 #File Name: 1585679550360 pages
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful. A Must ReadBy Amber M. WhitleyThe Silent Steppe is perhaps the best book I've read detailing the plight of the Kazakh nomads under Stalin's rule. Shayakhmetov gives a heart breaking account of the famine; discrimination; and suffering of the 1930s. A smooth read; the narration is crisp and engaging and pulls the reader into the story. I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kazakhstan; and this book has gone a long way to helping me understand where the people came from and what they lived through. I would recommened this without reservation to anyone interested in learning more about Kazakhstan or the devestation caused by the former Soviet Union.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Tribute to the people of the SteppeBy The yellow dartIt was a beautiful story written with a restrained hand documenting the resilience and charitable culture of the nomadic people of Kazakhstan. Each generation needs to read this testament and remember what was. The heavy hand of the Soviet government is a caution to all peoples of the world. The means don't justify the ends.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Great historical novelBy J. HyryThis is a very interesting picture of how it was for the Kazakhs during the time of Stalin; and how their culture was all but destroyed. The successful were reduced to poverty; having everything they valued taken away from them. This book shows how the former clan / family system was replaced by suspicion; lies; and terror; brother against brother. Very sad and enlightening.
