African American Chronology: Volumes 1 and 2 (First Edition) (African American Reference Library) - Hardcover

Hornsby, Alton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0810392313 ISBN 13: 9780810392311

Publisher: UXL, 1993

Synopsis

Students will use this U - X - L reference to explore significant social, political, economic, cultural and educational milestones in African American history beginning in 1492. Look for: Milestones in all fields of endeavor Thumbnail biographies of key individuals More than 100 black-and-white illustrations A cumulative subject index And more

About this title

From Booklist

This chronology for middle-school students covers the period 1492-1993. Hornsby is the author of Chronology of African-American History [RBB D 1 91], which was designed for adult readership. Its coverage began with 1619.

The years 1492-1972 are covered in volume one; the second volume covers the most recent 20 years. Volume 1 opens with a historical essay, beginning in Africa in the fourth century and covering the experiences of African Americans until the present day. The chronology begins with speculations on the appearance of African Americans in the New World as early as 1492, traveling with Columbus. Each date listed is accompanied by an explanation that ranges from a sentence to more than a page in length. In volume 2 the entries are longer, reflecting the heightened activity in all spheres of life of African Americans. Biographical information is included in entries wherever appropriate. Women members of the African American community are well represented in the chronology. Important events in all sectors of society--social, political, entertainment, cultural, educational, sports--are treated.

Black-and-white illustrations and maps are integrated throughout the text. A large typeface and plenty of white space make for easy reading. Each volume ends with a detailed cumulative index to both volumes, which includes topics, persons, and places featured in the chronology.

Most of the events listed in this book are also found in Hornsby's Chronology of African-American History, but here they are presented in a format and writing style for the middle-school audience. African American Chronology will be an asset to the reference collections of school library media centers and public libraries.

Review

"A marvelous, detailed, and comprehensive source for the study of African American History. Great research tool for those, especially Blacks, who want to study the history of Black America."
-- "The Monroe, LA Free Press" (12/23/95)

About this edition

• Publisher: UXL
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0810392313
• ISBN 13: 9780810392311
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 371