
Inspired by the centenary of the publication of Washington's autobiography, Up From Slavery, this collection of essays reinterprets Washington's career and self-presentation. As the most visible and widely acclaimed black leader of his era, Washington played a pivotal role in...

Inspired by the centenary of the publication of Booker T. Washington's autobiography, Up From Slavery, this collection of essays reinterprets Washington's career and self-presentation. It also seeks to contextualize our understanding of both the man and his book.