Explore a controversial analysis of the so-called “Negro problem” in American history and the bold, debated solutions proposed in an early 20th‑century tract.
This edition presents the original argument and its introduction, offering readers a window into the debates about race, citizenship, and national destiny that shaped critical moments in U.S. history.
This nonfiction work surveys historical prejudice, examines the fate of the Negro in the Americas, and argues for a decisive approach to race relations. It situates its claims in a broader discussion of memory, policy, and the duties of a nation to its future, while presenting critiques of past and current policies.
- Learn how the text frames race, assimilation, and national unity
- See how the author uses history, quotes, and contemporary debates to build a case
- Understand the interplay of law, culture, and public opinion in race relations
- Read reflections on the West Indies example and the question of deportation as a political solution
Ideal for readers of historical political thought, civil rights history, and debates on race and policy in America.