The History of Black People in America from 1619 to 1880 (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Account of African Americans as Slaves, as Soldiers and as CitizensBy George Washington Williams
Length53h 33m
About this audiobook
The History of Black People in America from 1619 to 1880 is a pioneering historical synthesis tracing Black life from the first arrival of Africans in colonial Virginia through slavery, revolution, emancipation, Reconstruction, and its aftermath. Written in a formal nineteenth-century prose style, it combines archival narrative, moral argument, biography, and political analysis. The work stands as one of the earliest substantial histories of African Americans by a Black scholar, challenging racist historiography by presenting Black people as active makers of American history. George Washington Williams was uniquely equipped for this task. A Civil War veteran, minister, lawyer, journalist, legislator, and self-trained historian, he moved through many of the institutions that shaped postbellum America. His public career exposed him to the promises and failures of Reconstruction, while his intellectual ambition drove him to recover a past that had been distorted or ignored. His historical writing reflects both patriotic commitment and a searching critique of the nation's contradictions. This book is essential for readers interested in African American history, historiography, and the intellectual legacy of Reconstruction. Though marked by the conventions of its era, it remains a foundational work: rigorous, impassioned, and indispensable for understanding how Black history first claimed its rightful place in American letters.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (29)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHistory
Length53 hrs 33 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 11, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Volume 1
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6Part I. PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS. (pt. 1)
7Part I. PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS. (pt. 2)
8Part I. PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS. (pt. 3)
9Part II.SLAVERY IN THE COLONIES.119 (pt. 1)
10Part II.SLAVERY IN THE COLONIES.119 (pt. 2)
11Part II.SLAVERY IN THE COLONIES.119 (pt. 3)
12Part II.SLAVERY IN THE COLONIES.119 (pt. 4)
13Part II.SLAVERY IN THE COLONIES.119 (pt. 5)
14Part III. THE NEGRO DURING THE REVOLUTION. (pt. 1)
15Part III. THE NEGRO DURING THE REVOLUTION. (pt. 2)
16Part III. THE NEGRO DURING THE REVOLUTION. (pt. 3)
17APPENDIX.
18Volume 2
19Part 4. CONSERVATIVE ERA—NEGROES IN THE ARMY AND NAVY.
20Part 5. ANTI-SLAVERY AGITATION. (pt. 1)
21Part 5. ANTI-SLAVERY AGITATION. (pt. 2)
22Part 6. THE PERIOD OF PREPARATION. (pt. 1)
23Part 6. THE PERIOD OF PREPARATION. (pt. 2)
24Part 6. THE PERIOD OF PREPARATION. (pt. 3)
25Part 7. THE NEGRO IN THE WAR FOR THE UNION. (pt. 1)
26Part 7. THE NEGRO IN THE WAR FOR THE UNION. (pt. 2)
27Part 7. THE NEGRO IN THE WAR FOR THE UNION. (pt. 3)
28Part 8. THE FIRST DECADE OF FREEDOM. (pt. 1)
29Part 8. THE FIRST DECADE OF FREEDOM. (pt. 2)
30Part 8. THE FIRST DECADE OF FREEDOM. (pt. 3)
31Part 9. THE DECLINE OF NEGRO GOVERNMENTS.
32APPENDIX.
33INDEX.
34Analysis
35Reflection
36Memorable Quotes
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