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George Washington Williams: A Biography
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In George Washington Williams, John Hope Franklin Reconstructs The Life Of The Controversial, Selfmade Black Intellectual Who Wrote The First History Of African Americans In The United States. Awarded The Clarence L. Holte Literary Prize, This Book Traces Franklins Fortyyear Quest For Williamss Story, A Story Largely Lost To History Until This Volume Was First Published In 1985. The Result, Part Biography And Part Social History, Is A Unique Consideration Of A Pioneering Historian By His Most Distinguished Successor.Williams, Who Lived From 1849 To 1891, Had A Remarkable Career As Soldier, Minister, Journalist, Lawyer, Politician, Freelance Diplomat, And African Traveler, As Well As A Historian. While Franklin Reveals The Accomplishments Of This Neglected Figure And Emphasizes The Racism That Curtailed Williamss Many Talents, He Also Highlights The Personal Weaknesses That Damaged Williamss Relationships And Career. Williams Led The Way In Presenting African American History Accurately Through The Use Of Oral History And Archival Research, Sought To Legitimize It As A Field Of Historical Study, And Spoke Out In Support Of An American Negro Historical Society And As A Critic Of European Imperialism In Africa. He Also Became Erratic And Faithless To His Family And Creditors And Died At The Age Of Fortyone, Destitute And Alienated From Family And Friends. George Washington Williams Is Nothing Less Than A Classic Biography Of A Brilliant Though Flawed Individual Whose History Of The Negro Race In America Remains A Landmark In African American History And American Intellectual History.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'George Washington Williams: A Biography'? A: The biography focuses on the life of George Washington Williams, a pioneering African American historian, and his contributions to the field of history, particularly regarding the African American experience.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The book is authored by John Hope Franklin, a distinguished historian known for his work on African American history.
- Q: When was 'George Washington Williams: A Biography' published? A: The biography was published on September 29, 1998.
- Q: What notable award did this book receive? A: This biography was awarded the Clarence L. Holte Literary Prize.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is categorized as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does this biography have? A: The book contains 392 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What themes are explored in this biography? A: The book explores themes such as racism, personal flaws, and the importance of oral history in documenting African American experiences.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this biography is suitable for academic study, particularly for those interested in African American history and historiography.
- Q: What makes George Washington Williams a significant figure in history? A: Williams is significant for being the first to write a comprehensive history of African Americans in the United States and for advocating for the legitimacy of African American history as a scholarly field.