Negro in the Making of America: Third Edition Revised, Updated, and Expanded (Paperback)

by Benjamin Quarles (Author), V.p. Franklin (Introduction) "E PLURIBUS UNUM," the national motto of them United States, means "one from many..." (more)
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Product Description
This bestselling, definitive study of African Americans throughout history covers the full story of the African-American experience, from the arrival of slave ships in the early 1600s to the 20th century, when the black struggle for social and economic equality came to the forefront of American life. Included are portraits of such notable black figures as Nat Turner, Frederick Douglass, and Malcolm X.

About the Author
Benjamin Quarles is Emeritus Professor of History at Morgan State University in Baltimore and is the author of many books on African American history, including Frederick Douglass, The Negro in the American Revolution, Black Abolitionists, and The Negro in the Civil War.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Touchstone; 3 Sub edition (February 5, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684818884
• ISBN-13: 978-0684818887
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #135,973 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You'll learn a lot!, May 14, 1998

By A Customer

I read this book for my African American history class, and I don't think I would have read it if it hadn't been for the class, but I really liked it! I learned a lot that I know I'll take with me for years to come. All the really big important African American leaders are represented here, and all of their portraits are exciting...

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference, June 7, 2005

By	Andre R. Lovelle (Frisco, Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Negro in the Making of America would be an essential addition the the library of anyone - African-American or not - who seeks to understand how black Americans have contributed to the development of this country. Quarles includes MANY little known facts about the African-American experience that historians have tended to either diminish or overlook entirely. One of the best aspects of the book is that Quarles does not write in a vacuum - this book can be used as a supplement to a traditional history of the United States. All in all, a fantastic book for anyone who cares to learn about the contributions of a generally marginalized group of Americans.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great Info -- Bad Form, March 26, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The NEGRO IN THE MAKING OF AMERICA (Paperback)

This book provides a wonderful summary of African-American history--it's comprehensive and full of little known historical facts. I think this book provides a very good starting point for anyone that would like to learn more about African-American history. BUT, the grammar, syntax, use of cliches and lack of organization may prove distracting for many readers. I read this book after reading a book on how to improve my own writing and many of the "writing don'ts" in that book find a home in this book. HOWEVER, the information was worth the frustration.