History of the Negro Race in America, Vol. 1 of 2: From 1619 to 1880; Negroes as Slaves, as Soldiers, and as Citizens; Together With a Preliminary ... ... of Sierra Leone and Liberia; 1619 to 18

A thorough, accessible history of the Negro experience in early America, drawn from extensive records and documents.This volume surveys the life of Black Americans from the era of slavery’s beginnings through the late 18th century, highlighting how enslaved people shaped colonies, revolutions, and the path toward citizenship. It assembles a wide range of sources to present a clear portrait of the struggles, achievements, and complexities that have long defined the Negro story in the United States. How slavery took root in the American colonies and the laws that governed it Key moments in the Revolutionary era and the role of enslaved and free Black people The emergence of Black communities, leadership, and forms of resistance The broader context of Africa, the slave trade, and early African governments’ influenceIdeal for readers seeking a detailed, document-based view of the Negro race in America during its formative centuries, with an emphasis on context, law, and lived experience. Read more