Donald R. Wright
Autore di African Americans in the Colonial Era: From African Origins through the American Revolution
Sull'Autore
Donald R. Wright in Distinguished Teaching Professor of History, Emeritus, at the State University of New York-Cortland. His other books include two on early African-American history, a two-volume collection of oral traditions from the Gambia, and (as co-author) The Atlantic World: A History (2007).
Fonte dell'immagine: Donald R. Wright
Opere di Donald R. Wright
Etichette
Informazioni generali
- Data di nascita
- 1944-08-03
- Sesso
- male
- Nazionalità
- USA
- Luogo di nascita
- Richmond, Indiana, USA
- Luogo di residenza
- Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
- Istruzione
- Indiana University (PhD|History|1976)
- Attività lavorative
- historian
university professor - Organizzazioni
- State University of New York, Cortland
National Museum of the Gambia
Utenti
Recensioni
Statistiche
- Opere
- 7
- Utenti
- 153
- Popolarità
- #136,480
- Voto
- 3.4
- Recensioni
- 2
- ISBN
- 28
At one time my area of study was Early Medieval Gaul. I loved that period of history because it was an era of radical change, where different peoples (Romans and Germanic tribesmen) met and hammered out new social structures. It was a time of cultural assimilation and change.
And while I don't pursue that study anymore I never lost my interest in the history of change and 'start ups'. And so, when this book popped up on my radar it immediately grabbed my attention.
One reason I knew I had to read it is was because of my own ignorance about this topic. And secondly, and most importantly, I instantly realized that here was rich environment where once again different cultures and peoples were meeting to hammer out new directions.
And... I'm delighted to say that the African American experience is wonderfully complex and varied. There is no single historical narrative. And there is certainly no agreement amongst historians in how to interpret the records and data that we have.
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Donald Wright's AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE COLONIAL ERA is a readable text book.
In 4 long chapters he manages to cram in an amazing amount of information, while miraculously also managing to give you the background in the literature.
A less scrupulous author might just cite authorities that agree with their own views, but Wright provides balance while at the same time doesn't let you flounder.
I appreciated this approach and enjoyed this book.… (altro)