From the Publisher
From the Back Cover
More than simply the first military history of African Americans, this important work, first published in 1866, was both a call to arms and a vital assessment of racial tensions during post-Civil War reconstruction. In championing the military exploits of blacks in the Union army, Brown criticizes the hatred and ignorance of those calling for continued black oppression following Appomattox, making his case for full African-American citizenship in the reconstructed Union.
With its insights into the important issues facing blacks after the Civil War, this fascinating document is a powerful example of both social commentary and you-are-there history.
