Making Their Mark (World Black History)

Hermann, Spring

ISBN 10: 1432923862 ISBN 13: 9781432923860

Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree, 2009

Synopsis

What were "Jim Crow" laws? How did the end of World War I lead to race riots in Great Britain? Which styles of music were influenced by both slavery and African culture? World Black History tells the incredible history of black men and women around the world. This volume covers black history from 1870 through 1940.

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About the Author

Spring Hermann is a Heinemann-Raintree author.

Review

From early African societies to the election of Barack Obama in 2008, this chronologically arranged series presents an introduction to a poignant and remarkable journey. Beginning with accounts of the African kingdoms of Egypt, Mali, and Ghana, the histor --School Library Journal

This series reveals the hardships, triumphs, and discoveries of black men and women from ancient times to the present. From the horrors of the Middle Passage to the magic of the Harlem Renaissance, from the ancient warrior-king Sundiata to President Barac --Library Media Connection

Edition details

• Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1432923862
• ISBN 13: 9781432923860
• Binding: Library Binding
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48