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African American culture and the American encounter with and understanding of race have been critical in the formation of American society. In Landmarks of African American History , James O. Horton has chosen the innovative perspective of examining thirteen American landmarks under the principle that to understand and appreciate the rich and varied history of America one must understand the story of black America. Each site profile includes an interpretive essay about the site and its place in history; a fact box listing key dates, architect/builder/owner, address, website, and summary of significance; sidebars containing primary sources or discussing personalities, objects, or issues associated with the site; a list of related sites; a map; and a variety of illustrations.

Product Details

208 pages; 69 b/w halftones, 84 color maps & halftones; 7 x 10; ISBN13: 978-0-19-514118-4ISBN10: 0-19-514118-0

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