Great Negroes: Past and Present: Volume One (1)

I remembered this book from childhood. It taught me the importance of Black History and why I should be proud of my culture.

Great book to have in your library, if you're interested in learning about Black history in GENERAL (not just African American). It does a GREAT job of highlighting the wonderful achievements of Blacks, in the U.S., in Africa, and around the rest of the world. The narratives are mostly a page per person, and each page is illustrated! -- and so it makes it VERY EASY to follow, even for young people. It doesn't ramble on and get boring. I've learned SO MUCH from the book -- and I'm a University Professor! I found it in our university library, and I decided I HAD to get one for myself. I was not aware of quite a number of the great people listed, and it was quite an eye opener! As a matter of fact, I found out that some individuals that I had always thought of as white were actually BLACK! I didn't know that the author of the 3 Musketeers, and that of "The Count of Monte Cristo" was actually black! -- Alexandre Dumas. I've learned so much information that people tend to take for granted, or that the educational system has neglected for so long. Knowing this information makes me feel so proud to know, that I come from such a wonderful heritage.

I had this as a little girl (many years ago) and my book was damaged, so I found and bought this. Though I question the accuracy at times, it's an excellent basis for those who want to know condensed versions of black history. I think is should be a must-have in anyone's library who is interested in history period.

I loved it so much I bought it twice. I may buy it a third time to give to others. This is more present day individuals. This is an eye opening book showing how Blacks created and thrived in Medicine, Science, Technology, Education, and many more areas..... yet we are only taught about 4 people throughout our school year. Read this in conjunction with The Mis--Education of the Negro. We need true heroes also.

Question who was the first successful heart surgeon the answer can be found on page 58 of this captivating must read book and also did you know that the author of The Three Musketeers and The Count Of Monte Cristo was an African-French man named.......if you want to know his name you will have to buy this book and turn to page 120.

This is awesome! I used this as a young girl in school. I am so glad I was able to find it to use with my classes. Paperback but made of good quality paper.

I was not at all happy with the condition of the book. I bought it as a gift and ended up keeping it. I would have returned it if I hadn't forgotten.

The book was too word for my students. "Heady" good info through.