Jamaican History
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Island on Fire
- The Revolt That Ended Slavery in the British Empire
- By: Tom Zoellner
- Narrated by: Mirron Willis
- Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins
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For five horrific weeks after Christmas in 1831, Jamaica was convulsed by an uprising of its enslaved people. What started as a peaceful labor strike quickly turned into a full-blown revolt, leaving hundreds of plantation houses in smoking ruins. By the time British troops had put down the rebels, more than a thousand Jamaicans lay dead from summary executions and extrajudicial murder. While the rebels lost their military gamble, their sacrifice accelerated the larger struggle for freedom in the British Atlantic.
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Learned a lot
- By Amazon Customer on 04-10-21
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Island on Fire
- The Revolt That Ended Slavery in the British Empire
- Narrated by: Mirron Willis
- Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 10-20-20
- Language: English
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From a New York Times best-selling author, a gripping account of the slave rebellion that led to the abolition of slavery in the British Empire....
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A Brief History of Seven Killings
- By: Marlon James
- Narrated by: Robertson Dean, Cherise Boothe, Dwight Bacquie, and others
- Length: 26 hrs
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Winner, The Man Booker Prize, 2015 Deftly spanning decades and continents and peopled with a wide range of characters - assassins, journalists, drug dealers, and even ghosts - A Brief History of Seven Killings is the fictional exploration of that dangerous and unstable time and its bloody aftermath, from the streets and slums of Kingston in the 1970s, to the crack wars in 1980s New York, to a radically altered Jamaica in the 1990s.
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A Tough Read
- By KP on 05-07-16
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A Brief History of Seven Killings
- Narrated by: Robertson Dean, Cherise Boothe, Dwight Bacquie, Ryan Anderson, Johnathan McClain, Robert Younis, Thom Rivera
- Length: 26 hrs
- Release date: 10-20-14
- Language: English
- On December 3, 1976, just before the Jamaican general election and two days before Bob Marley was to play the Smile Jamaica Concert, gunmen stormed his house, machine guns blazing....
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How to Love a Jamaican
- Stories
- By: Alexia Arthurs
- Narrated by: Janina Edwards, Adenrele Ojo, Dominic Hoffman, and others
- Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins
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Tenderness and cruelty, loyalty and betrayal, ambition and regret - Alexia Arthurs navigates these tensions to extraordinary effect in her debut collection about Jamaican immigrants and their families back home. Sweeping from close-knit island communities to the streets of New York City and midwestern university towns, these 11 stories form a portrait of a nation, a people, and a way of life.
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Wha gwaan?!
- By Amazon Customer on 03-28-19
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How to Love a Jamaican
- Stories
- Narrated by: Janina Edwards, Adenrele Ojo, Dominic Hoffman, James Fouhey
- Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins
- Release date: 07-24-18
- Language: English
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Tenderness and cruelty, loyalty and betrayal, ambition and regret - Alexia Arthurs navigates these tensions to extraordinary effect in her debut collection about Jamaican immigrants and their families back home....
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Tacky's Revolt
- The Story of an Atlantic Slave War
- By: Vincent Brown
- Narrated by: Bill Andrew Quinn
- Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins
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In the second half of the 18th century, as European imperial conflicts extended the domain of capitalist agriculture, warring African factions fed their captives to the transatlantic slave trade while masters struggled continuously to keep their restive slaves under the yoke. In this contentious atmosphere, a movement of enslaved West Africans in Jamaica (then called Coromantees) organized to throw off that yoke by violence. Their uprising - which became known as Tacky's Revolt - featured a style of fighting increasingly familiar today....
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Tacky's Revolt
- The Story of an Atlantic Slave War
- Narrated by: Bill Andrew Quinn
- Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins
- Release date: 02-02-21
- Language: English
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In the second half of the 18th century, a movement of enslaved West Africans in Jamaica (then called Coromantees) organized to throw off the yoke of slavery by violence....
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Marcus Garvey: The Life and Legacy of the Jamaican Political Leader Who Championed Pan-Africanism
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 1 hr and 28 mins
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The most improbable approach toward American civil rights for Black citizens blended the beliefs of Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Du Bois, and it was spearheaded by global activist Marcus Aurelius Garvey. The Jamaican began his career as an activist with a devotion to Washington’s path, but he subsequently leaned to the alternative and beyond. Beyond the worldview of both colleagues, Marcus Garvey’s bigger-than-life scheme was to establish a Black-owned and managed shipping line to transport much of America’s Black population back to Africa.
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very disappointed with this book
- By monique warren on 12-06-18
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Marcus Garvey: The Life and Legacy of the Jamaican Political Leader Who Championed Pan-Africanism
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 1 hr and 28 mins
- Release date: 11-19-18
- Language: English
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The most improbable approach toward American civil rights for Black citizens blended the beliefs of Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Du Bois, and it was spearheaded by global activist Marcus Aurelius Garvey. He aimed to transport much of America’s Black population back to Africa....
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Braiding Sweetgrass
- Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
- By: Robin Wall Kimmerer
- Narrated by: Robin Wall Kimmerer
- Length: 16 hrs and 44 mins
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As a botanist and professor of plant ecology, Robin Wall Kimmerer has spent a career learning how to ask questions of nature using the tools of science. As a Potawatomi woman, she learned from elders, family, and history that the Potawatomi, as well as a majority of other cultures indigenous to this land, consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers.
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Finally, Words
- By Donovan P Malley on 06-30-19
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Braiding Sweetgrass
- Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
- Narrated by: Robin Wall Kimmerer
- Length: 16 hrs and 44 mins
- Release date: 12-27-15
- Language: English
- As a botanist and professor of plant ecology, Robin Wall Kimmerer has spent a career learning how to ask questions of nature using the tools of science....
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Black AF History
- The Un-Whitewashed Story of America
- By: Michael Harriot
- Narrated by: Michael Harriot
- Length: 15 hrs and 42 mins
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America’s backstory is a whitewashed mythology implanted in our collective memory. It should come as no surprise that the dominant narrative of American history is blighted with errors and oversights—after all, history books were written by white men with their perspectives at the forefront. It could even be said that the devaluation and erasure of the Black experience is as American as apple pie. In Black AF History, Michael Harriot presents a more accurate version of American history.
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LOVE It!
- By KMB on 09-29-23
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Black AF History
- The Un-Whitewashed Story of America
- Narrated by: Michael Harriot
- Length: 15 hrs and 42 mins
- Release date: 09-19-23
- Language: English
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From acclaimed columnist and political commentator Michael Harriot comes a searingly smart and bitingly hilarious retelling of American history that corrects the record and showcases the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans....
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A Small Place
- By: Jamaica Kincaid
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
- Length: 1 hr and 48 mins
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"If you go to Antigua as a tourist, this is what you will see. If you come by aeroplane, you will land at the V. C. Bird International Airport. Vere Cornwall (V. C.) Bird is the prime minister of Antigua. You may be the sort of tourist who would wonder why a prime minister would want an airport named after him - why not a school, why not a hospital, why not some great public monument. You are a tourist and you have not yet seen..." So begins Jamaica Kincaid's expansive essay, which shows us what we have not yet seen of the 10-by-12-mile island in the British West Indies.
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I understand
- By Landomc on 05-26-21
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A Small Place
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
- Length: 1 hr and 48 mins
- Release date: 10-25-16
- Language: English
- Lyrical, sardonic, and forthright by turns, in a Swiftian mode, A Small Place cannot help but amplify our vision of one small place and all that it signifies....
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Modern Jamaica
- The History of the Caribbean Island from Christopher Columbus to Today
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins
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Life in Jamaica changed rapidly with the arrival of the Spanish, beginning a torturous history of European colonization that only resulted in Jamaica’s independence in 1962. Imperialism not only affected indigenous people, but also gave rise to modern nationalist movements and famous advocates like Marcus Garvey. Modern Jamaica: The History of the Caribbean Island from Christopher Columbus to Today chronicles how the island’s history progressed, from Columbus’ historic voyages to the modern era. You will learn about Jamaica like never before.
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Modern Jamaica
- The History of the Caribbean Island from Christopher Columbus to Today
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins
- Release date: 01-14-21
- Language: English
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Modern Jamaica: The History of the Caribbean Island from Christopher Columbus to Today chronicles how the island’s history progressed, from Columbus’ historic voyages to the modern era. You will learn about Jamaica like never before....
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Marcus Garvey: A Biography
- By: Stephen Johnson
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins
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Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican-born Black nationalist and originator of the “Back to Africa” movement during the 1900s, was a passionate and formidable orator and founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association. Garvey went on to become an inspiration for many future civil rights activists. Marcus Garvey: A Biography, by Stephen Johnson provides an in-depth look into the incredible life of this truly remarkable man, his vision for pan-Africanism, and his unrelenting fight for the right of self-determination and self-reliance for the African people.
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Quick Summary of His Life
- By Lindsay Whitley on 05-29-20
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Marcus Garvey: A Biography
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins
- Release date: 05-27-19
- Language: English
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Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican-born Black nationalist and originator of the “Back to Africa” movement during the 1900s, was a passionate and formidable orator and founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association....
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The Book of Night Women
- By: Marlon James
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
- Length: 15 hrs and 45 mins
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The story of Lilith, born into slavery on a Jamaican sugar plantation at the end of the 18th century. Even at her birth, the slave women around her recognize a dark power that they - and she - will come to both revere and fear. The Night Women, as they call themselves, have long been plotting a slave revolt, and as Lilith comes of age and reveals the extent of her power, they see her as the key to their plans.
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"A lyrical, heart thumping, engaging masterpiece"
- By ann on 01-07-11
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The Book of Night Women
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
- Length: 15 hrs and 45 mins
- Release date: 02-24-09
- Language: English
- The Book of Night Women is the story of Lilith, born into slavery on a Jamaican sugar plantation at the end of the 18th century....
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Jamaican Patois
- Get Past Ya Mon and Speak Jamaican Fi Real
- By: Andre Cuffe
- Narrated by: Andre Cuffe
- Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins
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In this book lies the key to learning the language of Jamaica in easy to understand stories and instruction for the average lay person. Here's the best part: If you're fluent in the English language, you're more than halfway there. The experienced author brings a different spin on learning Jamaican Patois that gets you understanding the language extremely fast without the need for memorization and repetitious drills.
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Me tink me cyan speak a likkle betta Patois.
- By Joseph Whitehead II on 08-10-22
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Jamaican Patois
- Get Past Ya Mon and Speak Jamaican Fi Real
- Narrated by: Andre Cuffe
- Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins
- Release date: 03-07-22
- Language: English
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In this book lies the key to learning the language of Jamaica in easy to understand stories and instruction for the average lay person. Here's the best part: If you're fluent in the English language, you're more than halfway there....
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Queenie
- By: Candice Carty-Williams
- Narrated by: Shvorne Marks
- Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins
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Queenie Jenkins is a 25-year-old Jamaican British woman living in London, straddling two cultures and slotting neatly into neither. She works at a national newspaper, where she’s constantly forced to compare herself to her white middle-class peers. After a messy breakup from her White long-term boyfriend, Queenie seeks comfort in all the wrong places...including several hazardous men who do a good job of occupying brain space and a bad job of affirming self-worth.
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The Black Womans Burden
- By LATOYA LEWIS on 05-20-19
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Queenie
- Narrated by: Shvorne Marks
- Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins
- Release date: 03-19-19
- Language: English
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Queenie Jenkins is a 25-year-old Jamaican British woman living in London, straddling two cultures and slotting neatly into neither. After a messy breakup from her White long-term boyfriend, Queenie seeks comfort in all the wrong places....
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JAMAICANISM
- The Heartbeat of the Island
- By: Norris Elliott
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins
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"Jamaicanism: The Heartbeat of the Island" - Discover Jamaica Like Never Before Embark on an enthralling journey with "Jamaicanism: The Heartbeat of the Island," a book that peels back the layers of a land pulsating with life, culture, and history. This is not just a read; it's an experience that transports you to the vibrant heart of Jamaica. Feel the rhythm of the island through every page, as you uncover the essence of Jamaicanism. Why "Jamaicanism" is a Must-Read: Dive into the Rich Tapestry of Jamaican Culture: Explore the depths of Jamaican culture, from the soul-stirring beats of ...
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JAMAICANISM
- The Heartbeat of the Island
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 04-18-24
- Language: English
- "Jamaicanism: The Heartbeat of the Island" - Discover Jamaica Like Never Before Embark on an enthralling journey with "Jamaicanism: The Heartbeat ...
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They Had a Dream
- The Civil Rights Struggle from Frederick Douglass to Marcus Garvey to Martin Luther King and Malcolm X
- By: Jules Archer
- Narrated by: Roscoe Orman
- Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
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Traces the progression of the civil rights movement and its effect on history through biographical sketches of four prominent and influential African Americans: Frederick Douglass, Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X.
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Great book
- By Deja on 05-20-20
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They Had a Dream
- The Civil Rights Struggle from Frederick Douglass to Marcus Garvey to Martin Luther King and Malcolm X
- Narrated by: Roscoe Orman
- Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
- Release date: 01-22-19
- Language: English
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Traces the progression of the civil rights movement and its effect on history through biographical sketches of four prominent and influential African Americans: Frederick Douglass, Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X. Listen to learn more....
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JAMAICANISM
- The Heartbeat of the Island
- By: Norris Elliott
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins
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"Jamaicanism: The Heartbeat of the Island" - Discover Jamaica Like Never Before Embark on an enthralling journey with "Jamaicanism: The Heartbeat of the Island," a book that peels back the layers of a land pulsating with life, culture, and history. This is not just a read; it's an experience that transports you to the vibrant heart of Jamaica. Feel the rhythm of the island through every page, as you uncover the essence of Jamaicanism. Why "Jamaicanism" is a Must-Read: Dive into the Rich Tapestry of Jamaican Culture: Explore the depths of Jamaican culture, from the soul-stirring beats of ...
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JAMAICANISM
- The Heartbeat of the Island
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 04-19-24
- Language: English
- "Jamaicanism: The Heartbeat of the Island" - Discover Jamaica Like Never Before Embark on an enthralling journey with "Jamaicanism: The Heartbeat ...
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A Season of Disruption
- A Memoir of Perseverance and Overcoming Obstacles
- By: Jacqueline Walker
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins
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She had no reason to expect the worst. When tragedy strikes, can this mother of five make a heartrending choice to save her children? Jamaica, the 1970s. Murna Moreland thrived on the love of her family. A happy homemaker, she cared for a bustling household while her beloved husband of sixteen years worked hard as the sole provider. But she found her security and joy snatched away by a fatal accident, leaving her a grieving widow. Deprived of a breadwinner, the dedicated woman frantically searched for a way to take care of her kids. And with zero local opportunities, she turned to the only ...
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A Season of Disruption
- A Memoir of Perseverance and Overcoming Obstacles
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 03-20-24
- Language: English
- She had no reason to expect the worst. When tragedy strikes, can this mother of five make a heartrending choice to save her children? Jamaica, the ...
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