The African-American Odyssey

by Darlene Clark Hine, William C. Hine, Stanley Harrold

More than any other text, The African-American Odyssey illuminates the central place of African Americans in U.S. history — not only telling the story of what it has meant to be black in America, but also how African-American history is inseparably weaved into the greater context of American history and vice versa. Th This updated edition brings the story up to 2008 and the historic election of the first African-American President of the United States, Barack Obama. Told through a clear, direct, and flowing narrative by leading scholars in the field, The African-American Odyssey draws on recent research to present black history within broad social, cultural, and political frameworks. From Africa to the Twenty-First Century, this book follows their long, turbulent journey, including the rich culture that African Americans have nurtured throughout their history and the many-faceted quest for freedom in which African Americans have sought to counter oppression and racism. This text also recognizes the diversity within the African-American sphere — providing coverage of all class and of women and balancing the lives of ordinary men and women with the accounts and actions of black leaders and individuals.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

343 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1999

Reviews

[Stefanie Robinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am currently taking a class about slavery, and this book was the required reading for it. The book was really informative, giving history of Africa as well as a lot of information about enslavement. I normally do not enjoy the textbooks required, but this one was good.

[Adri Pascual · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am going to reread it, and read it again. Very well written. 💯
-Great Citations, and references to historical sites in the United States, at the end of each chapter. Loved it.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though it was for a class I thoroughly enjoyed how well written and factual this book was. The timeline presented gave me a much more in-depth and truthful story of what happened leading up to and during the early years of the slave trade. It dispelled common rumors plainly and gave well researched reasons why. I plan to buy this book for my home library as the e-book for class has expired for me.