The African-American Atlas: Black History and Culture--an Illustrated ReferenceThe African-American Atlas is a revised edition of the 1991 Historical and Cultural Atlas of African Americans. Significantly revised and updated, this definitive work is a visual and narrative portrait of the African-American culture, heritage, and people. Comprehensive in scope, this Atlas chronicles important periods in African-American history that have shaped the outlook, lives, and hopes of African Americans today. From the origins in Africa to the transatlantic journey, from slavery to the Civil Rights Movement, this highly illustrated reference work presents a well-balanced account of the diverse African-American culture and its people who struggled and continue to struggle to overcome obstacles and achieve success. |
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