A Social History Of The American Negro

A Social History Of The American Negro is a comprehensive book written by Benjamin Brawley that explores the history of African Americans in the United States. The book covers various aspects of African American history, including their struggles and achievements in the face of racism, discrimination, and oppression. It provides an in-depth analysis of the social, economic, and political conditions that have shaped the lives of African Americans throughout American history. Brawley examines the role of African Americans in the Civil War and Reconstruction, their migration to the North, and their contributions to American culture, literature, and arts. He also discusses the impact of slavery, segregation, and Jim Crow laws on the African American community and the efforts of civil rights leaders to bring about change. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complex history of African Americans in the United States. It provides a nuanced and detailed account of the struggles and triumphs of the African American community, highlighting their resilience, determination, and perseverance in the face of adversity. Overall, A Social History Of The American Negro is an important contribution to the study of African American history and a must-read for anyone interested in the subject.In Charleston, South Carolina, in 1822, however, there was planned an insurrection about whose scope there could be no question. The leader, Denmark Vesey, is interesting as an intellectual insurrectionist just as the more famous Nat Turner is typical of the more fervent sort. It is the purpose of the present chapter to study the attempts for freedom made by these two men, and also those of two daring groups of captives who revolted at sea.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.