1001 Things Everyone Should Know about African American History

by Jeffrey C. Stewart

Book Overview

A comprehensive and engaging account of the most significant events, individuals, terms, ideas, and social movements that make up the dazzling canvas of African American history--from the National Book Award­-winning author of The New Negro: The Life of Alain Locke

"An indispensable aid for the study of Black American History."--Clarence E. Walker, professor of history, University of California, Davis...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 038548576X
• ISBN13: 9780385485760
• Release Date: May 1998
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.9" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Excellent reference

There are many good books of reference on African American history published. However, this one ranks among the best. Well written, user-friendly layout, addressing a broad range of topics, this is recommended for a home or classroom library to teach that all members of a society contribute to its advancement and that our society must be inclusive of all members. Every child can be proud of his or her cultural and historical heritage in a country created by immigrants.

Concise, Informative , Readable, Captivating

The author states in his introduction that this book is not to be viewed as a text book, but rather to be used as supplement. It's a rather comprehensive supplement with captivating text! This book is organized in easy reading segments that are all numbered 1 thru 1001 & also divided within 6 Parts (Sports, Culture and Religion. . .). I feel as if the author is talking with me personally. History boring? I don't think so with this book! I plan to use this book with homeschooling as well as "homeschooling" myself! Can't wait to learn more of what I missed in school!

An Awesome Easy Reader for Students

This is a wonderful wealth of information written at a level that easily read and interpreted by students. It should become an addition to every classroom library.

every american needs to read this book!

I am so thankful Mr. Stewart wrote this book! It is a clear, conscise history that is in turns, overwhelming, sobering and inspiring. Although I was taught some of this in school, it did not have the impact of reading this history in short often 2 paragraph sections. It is a must read for american.

This book is the bomb!

THIS BOOK IS OVERFLOWING WITH FACTS ABOUT THE AFRICAN AMERICANS WHO SHAPED THIS COUNTRY AS WELL AS MADE EVERYDAY LIFE A LITTLE CONVIENIENT AS WELL AS MADE A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLES LIVES.