In one of the few book-length treatments of the subject; Nina Mjagkij conveys the full range of the African American experience during the "Great War.†Prior to World War I; most African Americans did not challenge the racial status quo. But nearly 370;000 black soldiers served in the military during the war; and some 400;000 black civilians migrated from the rural South to the urban North for defense jobs. Following the war; emboldened by their military service and their support of the war on the home front; African Americans were determined to fight for equality. These two factors forced America to confront the impact of segregation and racism.
#534896 in Books Rowman Littlefield Publishers 2008-12-16Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.21 x .73 x 6.05l; .97 #File Name: 0742551733320 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great book; read through it twice!By paddlnAwesome book. I had just completed the kindle version as I was finishing out paddling the entire length of the James River by canoe and kayak. I was able to relate the places mentioned in the book as I completed my own journey.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. great read from JamestowneBy Joe Eleshukgreat read from Jamestowne. went their this summer. Wanted a bigger over view of what was going on when Jamestowne was first settled.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Pay Attention! Book is not what title suggestsBy Vail RyanGreat!; I thought; a history of the James!It is more a history of Virginia through the Civil War. As that it is adequate. Yes; some of the writing in the early chapters read like somebody got a new thesaurus for Christmas and lacks writing discipline.He spendsa good deal of time talking about slavery; but how could he not?All in all; he is of the historical status quo; and there are no great insights here.
