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John David Smith

    Cet auteur explore des contextes historiques profonds, offrant des perspectives éclairantes sur l'évolution de la société. Ses écrits se caractérisent par une recherche méticuleuse et des récits captivants qui transportent le lecteur à travers des moments décisifs du passé. Par son travail, il vise à éclairer les forces complexes qui ont façonné notre monde, en offrant des leçons intemporelles pour le présent. Son approche est à la fois savante et accessible, faisant de ses contributions une ressource précieuse pour quiconque s'intéresse à l'histoire.

    Seeing the New South
    A CARING GOD
    Slavery, Race and American History
    Soldiering for Freedom
    Slavery, Race, and American History
    We Ask Only for Even-Handed Justice: Black Voices from Reconstruction, 1865-1877
    • Focusing on the experience of emancipation, this work compiles a rich array of primary texts, including editorials, letters, and personal testimonies. It sheds light on the transition from chattel slavery to freedom for African Americans during the pivotal years of 1865 to 1877. By examining these historical documents, the author invites readers to reflect on the broader implications for American democracy during the sesquicentennial of the Civil War and Reconstruction.

      We Ask Only for Even-Handed Justice: Black Voices from Reconstruction, 1865-1877
    • Slavery, Race, and American History

      Historical Conflict, Trends, and Methods, 1866-1953

      • 256pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      Focusing on the challenges faced by historians and social scientists in studying "race" and slavery, this collection of essays delves into the intricacies of research and interpretation from the late nineteenth century to 1953. It highlights the diverse perspectives of both white and black scholars across different regions, emphasizing the complexities of understanding race in historical contexts. Through these discussions, readers gain insight into the evolving narratives and methodologies related to race and slavery.

      Slavery, Race, and American History
    • Soldiering for Freedom

      How the Union Army Recruited, Trained, and Deployed the U.S. Colored Troops

      • 144pages
      • 6 heures de lecture

      Exploring the role of Colored Troops, this book delves into Union military strategies and their impact on race relations during and after the Civil War. It highlights the contributions and challenges faced by African American soldiers, examining how their involvement reshaped perceptions of race and citizenship in a nation undergoing profound transformation. Through historical analysis, the text reveals the complexities of identity, loyalty, and the struggle for equality in a divided society.

      Soldiering for Freedom
    • Slavery, Race and American History

      Historical Conflict, Trends and Method, 1866-1953

      • 256pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      Focusing on the intricacies of researching race and slavery, the essays delve into the challenges faced in writing and interpreting these subjects. They address conflicts arising from differing ideological perspectives and highlight the evolving nature of questions surrounding race. Through critical analysis, the book aims to illuminate the complexities involved in understanding these significant social issues.

      Slavery, Race and American History
    • The title should be The Caring God as He is the only God and He created all things, here He showing His care to you as He sent His Son, Jesus to pay the cost of mankind's sin that separates us from Him. Read the poems included in this book to see more about Him. This author has written other books about God.

      A CARING GOD
    • Seeing the New South

      • 111pages
      • 4 heures de lecture

      "Ulrich Bonnell Phillips (1877-1934) established a reputation as one of the early twentieth century's foremost authorities on the history of African American slavery and the Old South ... Phillips based his writing on an array of primary sources, including a growing collection of photographs he accumulated during his research. These images of plantation crops and machinery, agricultural scenes, distinctive architecture, white southerners, and former slaves and their descendants collectively record much about life and labor in the rural South three decades before the Farm Security Administration undertook its own documentary projects during the New Deal"--Dust jacket.

      Seeing the New South