James Williams, anteriormente John Thomas Evans, escribió una obra autobiográfica que ofrece breves relatos de sus experiencias en California entre 1851 y 1873. Arraigado en su vida como persona esclavizada en el sur de Estados Unidos, su escritura ofrece una perspectiva única sobre la superación de la adversidad. La voz de Williams resuena con fuerza y resiliencia, ofreciendo a los lectores una visión conmovedora de un período de la historia estadounidense a través de los ojos de alguien que experimentó directamente sus duras realidades. Su narrativa es un testimonio del espíritu humano perdurable y la búsqueda de la libertad y la autodeterminación.
Describing the hard working conditions on plantations and harsh treatment of
apprentices unjustly incarcerated, this book argues that apprenticeship
actually worsened the conditions of Jamaican ex-slaves: former owners, no
longer legally permitted to directly punish their workers, used the Jamaican
legal system as a punitive lever against them. schovat popis
The book features candid letters from a Southern officer, offering an insightful glimpse into daily life within the Confederate army in an overlooked theater of the American Civil War. Williams infuses his correspondence with humor and personal artwork, creating a vivid and engaging narrative. His unique perspective sheds light on a neglected aspect of history, making it a compelling read for those interested in the Civil War's diverse experiences.
There is now a great need for people within education (both students and
teachers) to engage critically with research and it is supported by the
Department for Education, Ofsted and the teaching community. This books shows
how to read journal articles critically, how to assess the robustness of
research claims and the relevance of the results.
James Williams's account, the first book-length critical study of the poet
since the 1980s, sets out to re-introduce Lear and to accord him his proper
place: as a major Victorian figure of continuing appeal and relevance, and
especially as a poet of beauty, comedy, and profound ingenuity.
Every chapter within is broken down with easy-to-follow stories and information, laced with quick-fire facts and tips you can put into action right now.
Williams's work provides an insightful analysis of the history and politics of the Model Republic, an experimental utopian community established in the mid-19th century. Drawing on primary sources and careful research, Williams explores the motivations behind the creation of the Model Republic, as well as the factors that contributed to its ultimate demise. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of utopian studies and American social history.
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