Blackmon, Douglas A.
Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II
- ISBN 13:
- 9780385722704
- author:
- Blackmon, Douglas A.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Anchor Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 2.54 x 20.32 centimetres
- Genre:
- Ethnic Issues
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Slavery By Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II This book tells the shocking story of how, after the Emancipation Proclamation, many African Americans were forced back into involuntary servitude. Using a vast record of original documents and personal narratives, Douglas A. Blackmon reveals the dark legacy of racism that continues to affect America today. The author's groundbreaking research uncovers the hidden history of convicts, mostly black men, who were "leased" through forced labor camps operated by state and federal governments. Blackmon's account is both moving and sobering, challenging readers to confront the shameful chapters of American history. A powerful and thought-provoking work, Slavery By Another Name sheds light on a period of American history that is both disturbing and essential to understanding the country's ongoing struggles with racism.
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