The Negro In The American Revolution

Originally published by UNC Press in 1961, this classic work remains the most comprehensive history of the many and important roles played by African Americans during the American Revolution. With this book, Benjamin Quarles added a new dimension to the military history of the Revolution and addressed for the first time the diplomatic repercussions created by the British evacuation of African Americans at the close of the war. The compelling narrative brings the Revolution to life by portraying how those tumultuous years were experienced by Americans at all levels of society. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

This book provides a brief overview of the role that black americans (one fifth of the population at the time) played in the American Revolution in the 18th century. The author attempts to show the varied activites and the place that these people had the uprising as well as in that phase of black American history.

Originally published: New York: Modern Reader, 1963.

In this thought-provoking history, Gilbert illuminates how the fight for abolition and equality - not just for the independence of the few but for the freedom and self-government of the many - has been central to the American story from its inception."--Pub. desc.

The book written by William Wells Brown is a collection of writings that highlight the contributions of African-Americans, both enslaved and free, in American history, particularly in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. The book sheds light on the significant role played by black soldiers and activists in these wars, challenging the commonly held belief that African-Americans played a passive role in the country's early history. Brown's writing provides a valuable perspective on the struggles and achievements of black people in America, offering a glimpse into their resilience and courage in the face of adversity.

The black soldiers, sailors, spies, scouts, guides, and wagoners who participated and sacrificed in the struggle for American independence are profiled in this fascinating history which features prints and portraits from the period.