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In short, eminently readable mini-essays, a distinguished historian takes readers on a journey through 500 years of African American history. Within seven broad sections, Dr. Stewart cover people and events, both well-known and obscure. 200+ photos.


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Where can one go to get a comprehensive and entertaining account of the most significant events, individuals and social processes of African-American history? Fear not, because 1001 Things Everyone Should Know About African-American History is history at your fingertips-in a concise, accessible, easily-read format.

Jeffrey C. Stewart, Associate Professor of History at George Mason University, takes the reader on an all-encompassing journey through the entirety of African-American history that is pithy, provocative, and encyclopedic in scope. Here are all the people, terms, ideas, events, and social processes that make African-American history such a fascinating and inspiring subject.

1001 Things Everyone Should Know About African-American History covers all the significant information in six broad sections: Great Migrations; Civil Rights and Politics; Science, Inventions and Medicine; Sports; Military; Culture and Religion. It will entertain as well as instruct, and it can be read from beginning to end as well as opened at random and read at any length without confusion.

A necessary addition to every family's library, 1001 Things Everyone Should Know About African-American History presents African American history in a fun, engaging and intelligent way.


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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Main Street Books (May 4, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 038548576X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385485760
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.9 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #174,231 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is the bomb!, April 28, 1999
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THIS BOOK IS OVERFLOWING WITH FACTS ABOUT THE AFRICAN AMERICANS WHO SHAPED THIS COUNTRY AS WELL AS MADE EVERYDAY LIFE A LITTLE CONVIENIENT AS WELL AS MADE A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLES LIVES.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars every american needs to read this book!, December 15, 2002
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I am so thankful Mr. Stewart wrote this book! It is a clear, conscise history that is in turns, overwhelming, sobering and inspiring. Although I was taught some of this in school, it did not have the impact of reading this history in short often 2 paragraph sections. It is a must read for american.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference, March 21, 2008
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There are many good books of reference on African American history published. However, this one ranks among the best. Well written, user-friendly layout, addressing a broad range of topics, this is recommended for a home or classroom library to teach that all members of a society contribute to its advancement and that our society must be inclusive of all members. Every child can be proud of his or her cultural and historical heritage in a country created by immigrants.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good information but details are missing
This book is a great source of Black history. I have the 1996 edition, and noticed that Carter G. Woodson and details about the Black Wall Street in Oklahoma are missing. Read more
Published 9 months ago by M. Hill

5.0 out of 5 stars Concise, Informative , Readable, Captivating
The author states in his introduction that this book is not to be viewed as a text book, but rather to be used as supplement. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Luv Books

5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening and Entertaining
It's not easy to write a comprehensive history book that is also engaging and user-friendly. Author, historian, and professor Jeffrey Stewart found the way. Read more
Published on August 28, 2007 by Robert W. Kellemen

5.0 out of 5 stars An Awesome Easy Reader for Students
This is a wonderful wealth of information written at a level that easily read and interpreted by students. It should become an addition to every classroom library.
Published on March 8, 2006 by A. Thompson

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Took me absolutely forever to read this book - months! But I loved it and certainly learned a lot. Stewart is to be commended for pulling so much information together in a... Read more
Published on February 2, 2006 by C. L Wilson

4.0 out of 5 stars Very clear
I have taken class with Dr. Stewart at George Mason, and just like his lectures this book is very informative without being dull or overbearing. An excellent read!
Published on January 25, 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Uplifting
DR.Stewart Does a Wonderful Job Of Presenting this Book Of Facts about African-Americans.it's Important Too Know You Matter. Read more
Published on June 4, 2000 by mistermaxxx@yahoo.com

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