The Oxford Companion to Black British History

Dabydeen, David (ed)

ISBN 10: 0192804391 / ISBN 13: 9780192804396

Published by Oxford Univ Pr, New York, 2007

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562pp. an essential reference for anyone who wants to understand the long and fascinating history of black people in Britain from classical times to the present day. It brings together a unique collection of articles that provide an overview of the black presence in Britain, and the rich and diverse contribution made to British society. The A-Z guide includes entries for landmark figures, key events, concepts (such as Emancipation and Reparations), and historical accounts. Subject areas include medicine, military history, art, music, sports, and education. Entries range from the African auxiliaries stationed on Hadrian's Wall in the second century A.D., through John Edmonstone, who taught taxidermy to Charles Darwin, Mary Seacole, the Black Florence Nightingale, and Walter Tull, a professional soccer player and First World War officer. Clean. Seller Inventory # 009728

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Oxford Companion to Black British History

Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr, New York

Publication Date: 2007

Binding: Cloth

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Printing

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Synopsis:

The Oxford Companion to Black British History is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the long and fascinating history of black people in the British Isles, from African auxiliaries stationed on Hadrian's Wall in the 2nd century AD, through John Edmonstone, who taught taxidermy to Charles Darwin, Mary Seacole, the 'Black Florence Nightingale', and Walter Tull, footballer and First World War officer, to our own day. It considers such key concepts as Emancipation and Reparations. It is also timely: the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority highlighted in their annual report of December 2005 the need to give more attention to the wider teaching of black history. OCBBH brings together a unique collection of articles which provides an overview of the black presence in Britain, and the rich and diverse contribution made to British society.

Review:

The editors of the new Oxford Companion to Black British History have done us a great service...They have come up with a volume which is gripping, full of extraordinary people, events and insights. (Joanna Blythman, Sunday Herald (Glasgow - Seven Days))

[A] most useful compendium of our recent knowledge. (Journal of the Historical Association)

[There are] countless captivating facts in this tour de force of debunking and education...The OCBBH is packed with enough enlightenment and sheer serendipity to make one wish it were twice as long. Anyone who wants to understand what British is all about should buy a copy. (Margaret Busby, The Independent (Review))

An essential reference book and the first of its kind...This is an informative and fascinating read, which every black household should have. (Pride Magazine)

A magisterial excavation of black Britain...every student in the country should read it. (Christina Patterson, The Independent)

Essential (Graham Gendall Norton, History Today)