Leon F. Litwack

Leon Frank Litwack was an American historian whose work focused on African American history and the Reconstruction era. He was a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1980 for his book 'Been in the Storm So Long: The Aftermath of Slavery'.

Books

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  1. 1. Been in the Storm So Long

    The Aftermath of Slavery

    "Been in the Storm So Long" provides an in-depth look into the experiences of African Americans during the Civil War and Reconstruction era. The book vividly illustrates the transition from slavery to freedom, focusing on the struggles and resilience of former slaves as they sought to establish their place in a society that had long oppressed them. It delves into the emotional, economic, and political changes that took place during this period and how they affected the lives of African Americans, both individually and collectively.

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