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Black History
- A Captivating Guide to African American History and the Haitian Revolution
- Narrated by: Duke Holm
- Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Explore some of the most important events and people in black history
Two captivating manuscripts in one book:
- African American History: A Captivating Guide to the People and Events That Shaped the History of the United States
- Haitian Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the Abolition of Slavery
The history of African Americans is a long and tragic chronicle of events. The people who dared to stand up and speak out against the systemic cruelty and oppression were often brutally killed for their efforts. This has created a rich tapestry of defiant and courageous leaders and followers who have gradually pressed for the evolution of thought within the United States of America. Discover personal stories, struggle, and achievements of people like:
- Harriet Tubman
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Malcolm X
- Rosa Parks
- Frederick Douglass
- And many more
Some of the topics covered in the first part of this book include:
- The First Africans in America
- How Slaves Were Viewed
- African Americans’ Contribution to Literature, Art, and Music
- The Fight for Independence
- Fugitive Slave Laws
- The Gabriel Prosser Revolt
Some of the topics covered in the second part of this book include:
- The Wealth from Saint-Domingue
- Beginning of the End of the French Colony
- Planning of One of the Most Historic Revolutions in History
- The Revolution Begins
- The Revolution Spreads
- Ripples of Events in Europe
- The Abolishment of Slavery and the British Response
- And much more!
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- ocugrad
- 12-31-18
Great story, Lousy Storyteller
This book is basically a highlight of AA History, and Haitian History. The info was informative . The storyteller sucked. There were some of the worst edits I’ve ever encountered. The storyteller yawned and sneezed during the recording. I request my money back or my monthly credit returned. It was a stain on a great book.
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- Lauren M
- 08-13-19
Horrible Narration
The information was rich, but the narration was subpar. When the Haitian revolution section started I could literally hear the man yawning and clearing his throat multiple times. So unprofessional.
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- The Nona
- 05-23-18
Learning new things.
This work by Captivating History’s a neat one. I didn’t get bored while listening to it as the events kept me engrossed until the last page. Not overly wordy. It’s just right.
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- endures jacob
- 05-19-18
African American History
Great history book without the political and cultural bias you typically see in books written on such a hot-button issue like slavery. Awe-inspiring, fascinating, beautiful!
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- Butterfli
- 06-27-22
Wow
I only completed the book because I was interested in the content. I was thoroughly annoyed with the sigh, coughing and blatant yawning during this narration. Could these things not be edited out? No one wants to hear this during the narration of a purchased book! I do know who NOT to look for in a narrator.
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- Kimberly Morrow
- 04-13-21
wonderful educational
I loved it depth history of what you are not going to learn in school
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- Kiemon A. Beard
- 01-27-19
It is OK to Pause
Are you telling me that they couldn't do multiple takes? There are times where the narrator yawns, coughs, clears his throat, etc. Could they not edit that out? Other than that this is an excellent book.
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- Missus
- 05-23-18
An almost brilliant work.
Black History: A Captivating Guide to African American History and the Haitian Revolution by Captivating History is a well-written audiobook! It’s an almost brilliant work. My son needs it as reference and I’ll surely recommend it to him.
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- Yin-Yang
- 05-23-18
kept me intrigued for the most part
It’s long but a compelling guide that screams of the great achievements of Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parkss, and many others. The topics covered from how the African-Americans were deemed as until the abolishment of slavery have kept me focused all the way.
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- jyothi
- 05-22-18
use this
I am using this book to educate my son and grandsons on some of the cultural facets of the Black Experience in America.
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- Dolores B.
- 08-12-20
Black History
Really good listening and very interesting. I learnt a lot about Haitian history as I don’t know anything about it. I would recommend if you are interested in Black his of the world’s.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-14-18
black history
great facts of a fascinating history only to be spoiled by disinterested narrator! yawning and coughing throughout..hmmm
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- Sienna
- 02-27-18
I was searching for this
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Great book for your library - adults and kids alike. It makes for good conversation around the family dinner table and reinforces a legacy go accomplishment.
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- Charlie
- 02-27-18
Made My Day
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Great book, listen to it on the trip to Disney World, money well spent, everyone wanted this book after I shared knowledge.