Marcus Garvey; Claude McKay; Claudia Jones; C.L.R. James; Stokely Carmichael; Louis Farakhan—the roster of immigrants from the Caribbean who have made a profound impact on the development of radical politics in the United States is extensive. In this magisterial and lavishly illustrated work; Winston James focuses on the twentieth century’s first waves of immigrants from the Caribbean and their contribution to political dissidence in America.Examining the way in which the characteristics of the societies they left shaped their perceptions of the land to which they traveled; Winston James draws sharp differences between Hispanic; Anglophone; and other non-Hispanic arrivals. He explores the interconnections between the Cuban independence struggle; Puerto Rican nationalism; Afro-American feminism; and black communism in the first turbulent decades of the twentieth century. He also provides fascinating insights into the peculiarities of Puerto Rican radicalism’s impact in New York City and recounts the remarkable story of Afro-Cuban radicalism in Florida. Virgin Islander Hubert Harrison; whom A. Philip Randolph dubbed ‘the father of Harlem radicalism’; is rescued from the historical shadows by James’s analysis of his pioneering contribution to Afro-America’s radical tradition. In addition to a subtle re-examination of Garvey’s Universal Negro Movement Association—including the exertions and contributions of its female members—James provides the most detailed exploration so far undertaken of Cyril Briggs and his little-known but important African Blood Brotherhood.This diligently researched; wide ranging and sophisticated book will be welcomed by all those interested in the Caribbean and its émigrés; the Afro-American current within America’s radical tradition; and the history; politics; and culture of the African diaspora.
#3130175 in Books 1999-11-15 1999-11-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.76 x .22 x 7.26l; #File Name: 185532764348 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good general review of the Spanish uniforms in the latter half of the Peninsular campaignBy TomWhile not a detailed review of the many Spanish uniform variations; it does give a good review of the impact of British supply of uniform materials in the re-equipping of the Spanish Army following French capture of most of the Spanish domestic production capability0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy DR. LOVEFINGERSuseful information on this uniqiue period3 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Buy it for the plates; but ignore the textBy Peter StinesRene Chartrande has a habit of not revealing useful sources to readers. Most of his information comes from such obscure sources that it's almost impossible to cross check a reference. This really detracts from the Osprey Books. Chartrande seems to be more interested in cranking out books in quanity rather than quality; which is too bad. The color plates by Younghusband are worthwhile though. The major critique here is that the figures look too neat for soldiers that have been in the field for any length of time. More often than not; soldiers "lost" gear or simply threw it away and the charges be damned. Clothing supplied by crooked contractors wore out or even fell apart; forcing the soldier to use home made or civilian items. The weapons shown don't have any wear and the accountriments look too well cared for. Remember; this was an army on the move !The BEST plates are done by Mike Chappell; whose figures LOOK like soldiers. Still; for students of the "Spanish Ulcer" this would be a handy source
