American founders : how people of African descent established freedom in the new world /

Proenza-Coles, Christina,

American founders : how people of African descent established freedom in the new world / Christina Proenza-Coles ; foreword by Edward L. Ayers. - Montgomery, AL : NewSouth Books, (c)2018. - 1 online resource : illustrations

Includes bibliographies and index.

The rise of Atlantic slavery in a world historical context -- Sixteenth-century Afro-American conquistadores -- Seventeenth-century Afro-American colonials -- Eighteenth-century Afro-American revolutionaries -- Nineteenth-century Afro-American patriots and liberators -- Nineteenth-century Afro-American nationals -- Twentieth-century Afro-American freedom fighters.



9781603064385

2018050598


African Americans--History.


Electronic Books.

E185 / .A447 2018