Black Voices on Britain

A collection of Black voices from England, America, Africa, and the Caribbean who lived, worked, campaigned, and traveled in Britain from the eighteenth to the early twentieth century, offering a fascinating and thought-provoking portrayal of Black experiences in Britain.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

A captivating anthology of Black voices from England, America, Africa, and the Caribbean, encompassing individuals who lived, worked, campaigned, and traveled in Britain from the eighteenth to the early twentieth century. This remarkable collection is part of the Macmillan Collectors Library, a series of exquisite, clothbound, pocket-sized classics adorned with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These exquisite books are not only perfect gifts but also a treat for any book enthusiast.

Professor Hakim Adi, a nominee for the prestigious Wolfson history prize, has drawn upon a diverse range of published works in Black Voices on Britain to present powerful accounts of experiences. James Gronniosaw and his family face poverty, illness, and unemployment, while Mary Prince finds herself driven out by her cruel owners and seeks assistance from London charities. Frederick Douglass, during a lecture tour around Britain, exposes how the Christian clergy raised churches with the financial support of slave owners. William Wells Brown offers his impressions of England as he travels across a country that welcomes him more warmly than America. These and other voices provide a captivating and thought-provoking portrayal of Black experiences in Britain.

Weight: 166g
Dimension: 157 x 102 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529072617