The African-American Odyssey: Combined Volume

by Darlene Clark Hine, William C. Hine, Stanley C. Harrold

This historical journey through United States history chronicles the African American experience from its origin to the present, with a sophisticated yet clearly written style. The book also follows what is happening in the larger American society from the individual and group outlooks of African Americans. It focuses on African Americans at the center of such pivotal events as military conflicts, eras of settlement and expansion, slavery and abolition, emancipation and reconstruction, industrialization and urbanization, social change, racial turbulence and political upheaval, cultural and intellectual transformation, the African American journey towards freedom, and full participation in American democracy. For Historians, Librarians, Educators, Filmmakers, and anyone looking for perspective on the role of African Americans in American history.

Genres: History, Textbooks, Nonfiction

645 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Bruce · Rating 5 out of 5]

A stunning example of everything a history book should be. It includes plenty of primary sources, maps, graphs and brief life sketches of significant historical figures. This book shows that African-American history is important not just to African Americans but all Americans. It begins with a survey of pre-slave trade Africa. I took a class on African history, and this book included information that was overlooked even in that class. It ends with the election of President Obama and statistics on black America. In between it covers artists, scientists, politicians, lawyers, preachers, poets, musicians, inventors and more. It covers every significant period and event of US history with its bearing on black America.

Each chapter ends with a list of books on the covered topics and a list of historical sites you can visit that relate to the chapter. I would encourage anyone interested in African-American history to begin with this textbook and branch out from there.

[Gerald C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

[Caitlyn]

My African-American history textbook.

[Craig Cunningham · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent textbook. I am presently using it as a required reading in one of my classes. The book provides a thorough overview of African American history from a good discussion of pre-colonial Africa, all the way through the 21st century in the United States. The text focusses on the men, women, and groups that helped define African American history. I truly enjoy the work of the scholar Darlene Clark Hine, and many of her other endeavors. This is a gem of a book, and I am very proud to use it in my class.

[Valerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellently written history textbook.