A Nation under Our Feet by Steven Hahn
Black Political Struggles in the Rural South from Slavery to the Great Migration
"A Nation Under Our Feet" is a comprehensive study of African American political history during the 19th century, particularly from the Civil War to World War I. The book explores the struggle of African Americans to gain and sustain political power within the American democracy. It highlights their journey from slavery to freedom, the establishment of their own institutions and political movements, and their resistance to both subtle and overt forms of disenfranchisement. The book provides a detailed analysis of the black political consciousness and its impact on the American political landscape.
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- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 600
- Original Language
- English
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