Wilbert L Jenkins: 2 books
Climbing Up to Glory
A Short History of African Americans during the Civil War and Reconstruction
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2002
The Civil War was undeniably an integral event in American history, but for African Americans, whose personal liberties were dependent upon its outcome, it was an especially critical juncture. The Union defeat of the Confederacy brought African Americans a simultaneous victory over their captors,...
Seizing the New Day
African Americans in Post-Civil War Charleston
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2003
"Seizing the New Day is a good book, carefully researched, logically organized, and clearly written.... an excellent model for others who would study change at the local level in this fascinating period of American history. And the volume is handsomely illustrated with well-chosen photographs, drawings,...