Booker T. Washington : A Life in American History Hardback
by Mark (City University of New York, USA) Christian
Part of the Black History Lives series
Hardback
Description
An illuminating historical biography for students and scholars alike, this book gives readers insight into the life and times of Booker T.
Washington. Booker T. Washington was an integral figure in mid-19th to early-20th century America who successfully transitioned from a life in slavery and poverty to a position among the Black elite.
This book highlights Washington's often overlooked contributions to the African and African American experience, particularly his support of higher education for Black students through fundraising for Fisk and Howard universities, where he served as a trustee.
A vocal advocate of vocational and liberal arts alike, Washington eventually founded his own school, the Tuskegee Institute, with a well-rounded curriculum to expand opportunities and encourage free thinking for Black students.
While Washington was sometimes viewed as a "great accommodator" by his critics for working alongside wealthy, white elites, he quietly advocated for Black teachers and students as well as for desegregation.
This book will offer readers a clearly written, fully realized overview of Booker T.
Washington and his legacy.
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:296 pages, 15 bw illus
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication Date:09/09/2021
- Category:
- ISBN:9781440872488
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:296 pages, 15 bw illus
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication Date:09/09/2021
- Category:
- ISBN:9781440872488
