HannahJones, Nikole
The 1619 Project: A New American Origin Story
- ISBN 13:
- 9780753559550
- author:
- HannahJones, Nikole
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W H Allen
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 624
- Dimensions:
- 12.6 x 19.8 x 3.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Political Ideologies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The 1619 Project: A New American Origin Story by Nikole Hannah-Jones and The New York Times Magazine is a profoundly revealing vision of America's past and present. In late August 1619, a ship arrived in Virginia bearing enslaved people from Africa, setting the stage for the country's original sin - a system of chattel slavery that lasted for over two centuries. This substantial expansion of the groundbreaking "1619 Project" issue reframes American history by placing slavery at its center, exploring its legacy in present-day America through eighteen essays and thirty-six poems. The book contextualizes the systems of race and caste within which we operate today, revealing long-glossed-over truths around America's founding and construction. The result is a powerful work that speaks directly to our current moment, shedding light on the ongoing impact of slavery on American society - from politics and music to diet and citizenship.
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