Upon these Shores: Themes in the African-American Experience 1600 to the Present

Upon These Shores is a comprehensive overview of African American history available in a single volume, bringing together original essays by some of the foremost authorities in the field. Arranged both chronologically and thematically, these papers discuss a wide range of topics–from the Middle Passage to the Civil Rights Movement; from abolition to the Great Migration; from issues in religion, class and family to literature, education and politics. Upon These Shores is the perfect introduction for both students and general readers to the major themes in African American history.