Black People And Their Place In World History [Paperback]

Dr. Leroy Vaughn (Author)

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Publication Date: January 1, 2002

If you really want to know about "Black People and Their Place in World History" then you should order Dr. Leroy William Vaughn MD, MBA's masterpiece. Dr. Vaughn is not only one of the world's renowned ophthalmologists, but also one of the leading authorities on Black history. Basketball is Michael Jordan's game. Black history and ophthalmology are Dr. Vaughn's games. Dr. Vaughn's medical credentials and expertise as a diabetic eye specialist and as a remarkable surgeon make him a leader in his field. His knowledge as an historian is equally as outstanding. Dr. Vaughn's patients swear by him for his medical skills. Historians marvel at him because of his talents as a researcher and writer on the subject of Black history. Dr. Vaughn rattles off Black history facts like an orator recites a speech he has practiced on delivering for days. When it comes to reciting the roles Black people have played in world history, Dr. Vaughn has dazzled some of the most learned minds in America.

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About the Author

If you really want to know about "Black People and Their Place in World History" then you should order Dr. Vaughn's masterpiece before the sun goes down. Most of society still believes what historian Arnold Toynbee wrote in his 1934 history book: "It will be seen that when we classify mankind by color, the only primary race that has not made a creative contribution to any civilization is the Black race." Dr. Vaughn sets the record straight on this lie and on so many other untruths about Black history. Dr. Vaughn didn't just decide to write a book on Black history. This has been his passion and his life's mission! Academically, Dr. Vaughn has the knowledge and the talents to make his life's work a reality on the pages of this book. Dr. Vaughn was rooted and grounded in Black history as a student at Morehouse College in Atlanta, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree and graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1969 after a two-year premedical study tour at the University of Vienna in Austria. In addition to Dr. Vaughn, Morehouse College has produced Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., U.S. Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher, and Dr. Charles Finch. Dr. Benjamin Mays, one of the world's most noted educators and a mentor to Dr. King, was president of Morehouse College from 1950 until 1967, and set an extremely high standard for all Morehouse graduates. Medically speaking, Dr. Vaughn is tops in his field. He received his medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, where he also received the Franklin C. McClain Award in 1972 as the most outstanding Black medical student in the nation. He interned at the Department of Medicine in Chapel Hill, NC, and completed his ophthalmology fellowship and research training at Harvard University's Massachusetts Eye and Ear Hospital in 1979. Dr. Vaughn was certified as a Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology in 1978 after scoring in the top three percentile nationally on the written examination. Moreover, he was named as an Associate Examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology's oral examinations in 1984. In addition to being a brilliant scholar, Dr. Vaughn is also a community leader who was honored by the late Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley, L.A. County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn, the State of California, and the Aesculapian Honorary Society et al. Dr. Vaughn's annual healing mission to Nigeria, where he performs free eye surgery for those who can't afford it.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Dr. Leroy Vaughn (January 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971592004
• ISBN-13: 978-0971592001
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,387,612 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book April 9, 2013

By A. LaPietra

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This book has opened my eyes to alot of things I didn't know about black people in history, some things I knew, but there is alot I have found that was shocking and interesting. I an really enjoying reading it.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Place in history March 3, 2013

By rastis

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It means more to me than you would understand in this computer electronic world we live in, when you are requirid to say what you are suppose to say to pleace !!!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book,great service,great value May 6, 2011

By Ernestine Lewis

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I purchased this item as a gift for a special friend who is a history buff. I could not have chosen a better book at a better time. I guess you can say it was very impressive based on the reaction I received. I can always depend on Amazon as the place to locate whatever I happen to look for. The quality, service, condition and value were excellent. Thank you for always being there.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Vaughn is helping us rediscover Their place April 7, 2010

By D. Holmes Sr.

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One heck of a work. The scope of the task is very tall, rather wide and extremely deep. It is a lot to cover in one volume.