Up From Slavery (eBook)

Autobiography

Booker T. Washington (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
179 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654779397-7 (EAN)

Infos

Booker T. Washington's 'Up From Slavery' is a groundbreaking autobiography chronicling his journey from slavery to become one of the most prominent African American leaders in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Written in a straightforward and accessible style, this book offers a detailed account of Washington's experiences as a slave, his pursuit of education, and his rise to prominence as the founder of the Tuskegee Institute. The narrative serves as a critical primary source for understanding the struggle for civil rights and equality in post-Civil War America. Washington's emphasis on self-reliance and education as tools for empowerment resonates throughout the book, making it a seminal work in African American literature. Taking into consideration the historical context of the Reconstruction era, 'Up From Slavery' provides valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of African Americans striving for social and economic progress. I highly recommend this book to readers interested in American history, civil rights, and the enduring legacy of Booker T. Washington.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 30.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Schlagworte: African American History • Alice Walker • american slavery • Between the World and Me • Booker T. Washington biography • civil war era • Dreams From My Father • Educational progress • James Baldwin • Long Walk to Freedom • Malcolm X • National Negro Business League • Prominent black leader • Race relations • Ralph Ellison • Self-education journey • Small Great Things • The Underground Railroad • Toni Morrison • White House dinner invitation