Here for the first time in one comprehensive volume is a visual and narrative portrait of the African-American heritage; culture; and people. It is one of the few single-volume works to highlight the historical and cultural contributions of the African-American population within regional; national; and international frameworks. The ATLAS chronicles important periods in African-American history that have shaped the outlook; lives; and hopes of African-Americans today. More than 130 four-color maps; tables; and diagrams illustrate and complement statistical information covering a wide range of topics; including percentage of population figures; historic locations migration routes; underground railroad sites; the growth of the KKK; Freedom Aid Societies; the Black Middle Class; African-American colleges; and much more. Accompanying text provides persistent themes; and biographical and thematic "snapshots" that are strategically placed to highlight events and people. The effect is to provide the reader with an opportunity to synthesize particular occurrences and the overriding sentiments of the time. The ATLAS is organized into thirteen chapters and examines African origins; the transatlantic journey; African resistance to enslavement; the slave experience; African-American resistance movement to slavery; abolition movements and pro-slavery elements; the Civil War; reconstruction and effects of emancipation; killings and lynchings during the late 19th and early 20th centuries; segregation; the Civil Rights Movement; African-American achievements; and social and economic realities. The ATLAS also provides a section of important dates in African-American history. Listed chronologically from 1619 to 1990; it highlights important occurrences within a frame of reference that enhances reader understanding of its significance. Molefi Asante is Professor and Chairperson of the Dept. of African-American studies at Temple University.
#73774 in Books 1997-02-18 1997-02-18Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.56 x 2.27 x 6.33l; 3.36 #File Name: 0028646851976 pagesAutographed by AuthorStonewall JacksonUnreadHard coverCivil War
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The best biography on Stonewall Jackson; period.By Mike WallaceThis book literally covers Stonewall Jacksons whole life; up to the time when he was a kid till his death at the battle of Chancellorsville. The author also does a good job walking us through the book and telling us the whole story of Stonewall's life. Its like the author was there spiritually through Jackson's whole life watching him grow up. The author goes into every little detail of Jackson's life and does a good job telling a story about it. If you want a book about Jackson's Civil War career then get a different book. If you want a book that covers Jackson's whole life including the Civil War and the battle's he was in during that time then this book is for you.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Stonewall Jackson in 3 DBy Quentin D. StewartThis was a very fine and well written biography that kept my attention the entire time such that by the end I felt I had a lost a friend and wanted to read it again. That is quite an accomplishment given the amount of detail Robertson provides regarding all aspects of Jackson's life - from his humble beginnings in what would become West Virginia to his final hours. At times Jackson comes off as a bit of a dolt and almost a dullard as he repeated his lectures word for word at VMI; as if a cassette recorder were being rewound for the benefit of his uncomprehending students. Jackson was clearly a deeply religious man; but he is not made out to be either a saint or a grim religious fanatic one might find on the pages of "The Scarlet Letter." When Jackson finally decided it was time for some religion he went around shopping and decided upon Presbyterianism; for its Calvinism was most in line with how he himself viewed God and the universe: an orderly creation run logically; much akin to how he himself would drill cadets at VMI. That didn't keep Jackson himself from falling asleep almost immediately as soon as the sermon began every Sunday; but that was but one of several idiosyncracies. Robertson argues Jackson would have made a much better history teacher; for the man was deeply moved by great acts of history; especially military and biblical ones and it is noteworthy how moved Jackson was upon his visit to Quebec City while visiting the Plains of Abraham where General Wolfe had fallen in battle. Jackson ran his men ragged and so they were called his "foot cavalry;" and Robertson's portrayal of Jackson at the Battle of Cedar Creek is both engaging and unintentionally amusing as the confederate general surprises the "Yankee invaders" by charging down the mountain as if he were a second Joshua driving out the Amalekites from Canaan.Others are more competent to judge how accurate or biased Robertson's portrayal of Jackson is; but this is certainly a standard work and a good place to begin given how eminently readable and detailed this bio is. A very fine contribution to "Civil" War scholarship.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. MasterpieceBy KwanThis book was an absolute masterpiece. I was never bored throughout the 700+ pages. James Robertson also offers so much detail that you get a deep; personal look at General Jackson's life.I am not ashamed to admit that at the end of this book I had tears in my eyes. I felt like I had lost a brother and a best friend and as if it just happened. Felt like a novel more than it did as a biography as Robertson gives a back drop of every character and makes you feel as if you're actually there watching everything happen in Tom Jackson's life.Strongly recommend.
