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The Black History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained HARDCOVER – 2021 by DK
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Original Language
- English
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- ISBN
- 0744042143
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0744042143
ISBN-13
9780744042146
eBay Product ID (ePID)
24050073102
Product Key Features
Book Title
Black History Book : Big Ideas Simply Explained
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Ethnic Studies / African American Studies, African American
Publication Year
2021
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Social Science, History
Book Series
Dk Big Ideas Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
39.3 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
7.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2022-287050
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
"Readers of all levels will enjoy the aesthetics, content, and presentation of this encyclopedia that so aptly captures the rich history of Black culture." - Library Journal , STARRED Review
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
909.0496
Synopsis
Discover the rich and complex history of the peoples of Africa, and the struggles and triumphs of Black cultures and communities around the world. With profiles of key people, movements, and events, The Black History Book brings together accounts of the most significant ideas and milestones in Black history and culture. This vital and thought-provoking book presents a bold and accessible overview of the history of the African continent and its peoples - from the earliest human migrations to modern Black communities and the African diaspora. Powerful images and innovative infographics bring to life the stories of the early kingdoms of Ancient Egypt, Nubia, and Carthage; the powerful empires of the Medieval and Early Modern eras; and the struggle against European colonizers. Black history and culture beyond the African continent is also explored in detail - including the Atlantic Slave Trade; the quilombos (slave resistance camps) of Brazil; the Harlem Renaissance and Jazz Age; the "Windrush" migration; Civil Rights and Black feminist movements; and Black Lives Matter. Using the "Big Ideas" series' trademark combination of authoritative, accessible text and bold graphics, The Black History Book examines the achievements and struggles of Black communities across the world up to the modern day, as well as the influence of Black cultures on art, literature, and music the world over., Learn about the most important milestones in Black history in The Black History Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Black History in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Black History Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Black History, with: - Covers the most important milestones in Black and African history - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Black History Book is a captivating introduction to the key milestones in Black History, culture, and society across the globe - from the ancient world to the present, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Explore the rich history of the peoples of Africa and the African diaspora, and the struggles and triumphs of Black communities around the world, all through engaging text and bold graphics. Your Black History Questions, Simply Explained Which were the most powerful African empires? Who were the pioneers of jazz? What sparked the Black Lives Matter movement? If you thought it was difficult to learn about the legacy of African-American history, The Black History Book presents crucial information in an easy to follow layout. Learn about the earliest human migrations to modern Black communities, stories of the early kingdoms of Ancient Egypt and Nubia; the powerful medieval and early modern empires; and the struggle against colonization. This book also explores Black history beyond the African continent, like the Atlantic slave trade and slave resistance settlements; the Harlem Renaissance and Jazz Age; the Windrush migration; civil rights and Black feminist movements. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Black History Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.
LC Classification Number
DT20.B58 2021
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- 02 Aug, 2023
Outstanding Resource for history and current issues of Blacks
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- 13 Aug, 2025
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- _***_ (54)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAwesome seller, quick response time and timely service. Definitely my go to seller for books!
- 4***i (4)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book was packed well, absolutely perfect condition. New as described and great for fan like me. Shipping was fast, it was mailed out the next day after order was confirmed. The price was on par for a book like this. Thanks It was the great experience with the seller .
- .***7 (27)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook arrived in excellent condition—clean, well-preserved, and exactly as described. The book looks great, no marks or damage and well kept pages. Overall high quality - like new and book is in great shape. Seller clearly takes pride in their inventory. Shipping was quick, packaging was very secure, and the price was unbeatable. Clearly handled with care. I’m excited to dive into it! Highly recommend this seller and will definitely purchase from them again. Very happy …A+ experienceManufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media Paperback by E... (#204955310921)
- n***y (190)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI don't like how the product was shipped, the box was completely crushed during shipping and my heart sank a bit because I just knew all of the books were going to be damaged, however, the books being shrink wrapped to a piece of cardboard saved them all and despite what the box looked like (no photos unfortunatly) the books are prestine. Very happy with the collection. Saving seller for future purchases.