The Story Of The Negro Retold - Hardcover

by Carter Godwin Woodson (Author), Charles Harris Wesley (Author)

The Story of the Negro Retold by Carter G. Woodson is a comprehensive and enlightening book that chronicles the history of African Americans from their origins in Africa to the present day. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different period in African American history. The first section explores the origins of African Americans and their early civilizations in Africa. The book then discusses the transatlantic slave trade and the brutal conditions that enslaved Africans were forced to endure. The next section covers the Civil War and Reconstruction, including the role of African Americans in the Union Army and the struggles for freedom and equality in the post-Civil War era. The book also covers the rise of Jim Crow laws and the Civil Rights Movement of the 20th century, including the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, and the Voting Rights Act. Throughout the book, Woodson highlights the contributions of African Americans to American society, including their cultural achievements, scientific discoveries, and political activism. Overall, The Story of the Negro Retold is an important and inspiring book that sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of African Americans throughout history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in African American history and the ongoing fight for equality and justice.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.