"First rate. Readable. Guarantee[s] the book a rating as a primary reference."--The Richmond Times-Dispatch"Kelley and Lewis have provided us with what amounts to the first new interpretation of African-American history for the twenty-first century. They have raised the bar for the production of new work on African Americans."--Journal of Southern History"Sweeping in scope, this invaluable survey charts the transformation of Blacks from Africans into African Americans."--Emerge"Provides an intelligent introduction to the history's intricacies, divisions and accomplishments."--Publishers Weekly"First rate.

Readable. Guarantee[s] the book a rating as a primary reference."--The Richmond Times-Dispatch"Kelley and Lewis have provided us with what amounts to the first new interpretation of African-American history for the twenty-first century. They have raised the bar for the production of new work on African Americans."--Journal of Southern History"Sweeping in scope, this invaluable survey charts the transformation of Blacks from Africans into African Americans."--Emerge"Provides an intelligent introduction to the history's intricacies, divisions and accomplishments."--Publishers Weekly.