Ciment, James

Another America

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ISBN 13:: 9780809026951
author:: Ciment, James
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Hill and Wang
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 21.8 x 14.2 x 2.3 cm
Genre:: History, Countries & Regions, Africa,
Condition:: New
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The story of Liberia and its former American rulers is one of intriguing contradictions. In 1820, a group of eighty African Americans set sail for Africa, establishing a republic that would become a complex and often tumultuous society. James Ciment's detailed account reveals the struggles of the Americo-Liberians as they attempted to live up to their ideals, while also perpetuating many of the social hierarchies of antebellum America. The book is populated with a rich cast of characters, including notable figures such as Marcus Garvey and Harvey Firestone. Through its exploration of this fascinating period in history, Another America offers a nuanced understanding of the complexities of power, identity, and community.

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