Picturing Frederick Douglass
- 288 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
A landmark and collectible duotone volume, that now canonises Frederick Douglass through historic photography.
Este autor profundiza en las complejidades de la historia y la cultura estadounidenses, con un enfoque particular en temas como la esclavitud, la abolición y la construcción de la identidad. Su obra examina los dilemas de la autorealización y el impacto de los medios visuales como la fotografía en nuestra comprensión del pasado y del presente. Su profundo conocimiento de la historia de la civilización estadounidense y los estudios afroamericanos informa su escritura con una perspectiva única. El autor ofrece así una mirada penetrante a las cuestiones perdurables de la justicia racial y la protesta social.



A landmark and collectible duotone volume, that now canonises Frederick Douglass through historic photography.
The dual biography explores the lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, highlighting their journeys as self-made men during a pivotal cultural shift towards personal liberty. Award-winning scholar John Stauffer examines how both figures reinvented themselves, ultimately forging a friendship that contributed to their transformative impact on America. Their stories reflect a rejection of the status quo and an embrace of new ideals, showcasing their significant roles in shaping the nation’s history.
Records of the Proceedings is a fascinating glimpse into the world of legal history, offering a detailed account of the trials and tribulations of a group of defendants accused of various crimes. With meticulous attention to detail and richly drawn characters, Stauffer brings to life a world that is at once familiar and strange, full of skulduggery, drama, and surprises at every turn.