Black History

By: Captivating History

Narrated by: Duke Holm

Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins

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!

Get the audiobook now and learn more about black history!

©2017 Captivating History (P)2018 Captivating History

Good Information

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Good information to have, very interest and very helpful when teaching the children.

The History We Should Proud

Any history buff would be pleased to have this book in their collection.

Great Description

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This book is a great description. Its full of interesting facts. It is an easy read and I would recommend to anyone interested in the history of African Americans.

A Blessing

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This has been a wonderful book. I am enjoying myself listening to it. All of us don't know where we are going until we count our blessings.

Great Researched Book

This is a must have book for all Americans. The history that one may have been taught is incomplete without incorporating African American History into the entire fabric of American History.

Awesome Information

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The book I found in audible and I grabbed it yesterday. This book is very educational and everyone should have one in their personal library

Those Who Shaped America

African American has shape American, and people need to know just how much. Everything here on earth has the hand of the African American People.

Outstanding audible

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An outstanding book. So much information that you will not find in normal books. I listen to a little bit every night.

Good Source

I am using this book to educate my son and grandsons on some of the cultural facets of the Black Experience in America.

A Solid History Book

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I purchased this product for a history buff. I knew they would enjoy the information. Books are a great gift and should be given more often.

Excellent Black History Book

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Excellent, very informative and liked that it gave a synopsis of dates at the end.

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Excellent Narration

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This book teaches a lot about black history very interesting and informative. knowledgeable and educational content for anyone who is interested in learning about black history.

Wealth Information

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This is a wonderful wealth of information written at a level that easily read and interpreted by students. It should become an addition to every classroom library.

Clear and Concise

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It is a clear, concise history that is in turns, overwhelming, sobering and inspiring. Although I was taught some of this in school. It is a must read for all.

Black History

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This book needs to be on every bookshelf especially, in America!!!! Great for middle and high school children as a source of reference.

Great Resource

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This book is a great source of Black history. The Black Wall Street is one of the biggest tales of Black wealth, and it too is missing. Hope to see in next editions. Overall, I loved it.

One Of The Best

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There are lots of books about Black Americans but this one ranks among the best. Well written, user-friendly layout, addressing a broad range of topics, this is recommended for a home or classroom library to teach that all members of a society contribute to its advancement and that our society must be inclusive of all members.

Gift For My Son

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My kids wanted to know about African Americans so I grabbed this book and this was the right choice my kids enjoy listening to it I recommended this book to my sons teacher thanks.

Glad With This Purchase

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Bought this for a black history month trivia game for work. There were many facts in this book I never realized. The book is filled with clear, short, but informative factoids. Great read for anyone.

Wonderful

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Wonderfully beneficial and enlightening for people of all nationalities. Since purchasing this book and showing to coworkers, several purchased it, it's great info to discuss with them and others. I highly recommend this book.