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Starred Review on November 1, 2021 | Reference
For this three-volume set in the "Schlager Anthologies for Students" series, Royles (history, Florida International Univ., Miami) and 11 academic contributors have collected 254 primary sources (books, essays, speeches, letters, laws, etc.) related to Black American history. Each source is introduced, placed in its historical context, and accompanied by a photograph or illustration. Some documents have been abridged to a manageable 800 words; the abridgments are smooth and maintain the style and intent of the original. Most full texts can be found online through, e.g....Log In or Sign Up to Read More