Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019

by Kendi, Ibram X.; Blain, Keisha N.

• ISBN13: 9780593134047
• ISBN10: 0593134044
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780593134054
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2021-02-02
• Publisher: One World
• More Book Details

About This Book

Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019

ISBN: 9780593134047

Four Hundred Souls is a groundbreaking book that tells the epic story of the four-hundred-year journey of African Americans from 1619 to the present. This comprehensive history is edited by Ibram X. Kendi, author of "How to Be an Antiracist," and Keisha N. Blain, author of "Set the World on Fire."

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the rich and complex history of African Americans. It is a valuable resource for courses in African American studies, history, and social sciences. The book's diverse voices and perspectives make it an essential addition to any curriculum focused on race in America.

History and Editions

Published on February 2, 2021, by One World, Four Hundred Souls has quickly become a vital addition to educational resources. The book is a seamless collection that crackles with rage, beauty, bitter humor, and the indomitable will to survive. It has been praised for its impeccable and epic vision of American history, highlighting the resilience of Black people throughout the centuries.

Author and Other Works

Ibram X. Kendi is a leading voice in the field of antiracism and racial justice. His book "How to Be an Antiracist" has been a bestseller and has sparked important conversations about systemic racism. Keisha N. Blain is also a prominent scholar and writer, known for her work on Black women's history and activism.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780593134047
• Paperback: ISBN-10: 0593134044 (published on February 1, 2022)
• Large Print Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780593402429 (published on February 16, 2021)
• Audiobook: Available for download (ISBN not specified)

Publication Details

• Publisher: One World
• Publication Date: February 2, 2021
• Number of Pages: 528
• Language: English
• Item Weight: 1.8 lbs (0.82 kg)
• Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.8 in (23.37 x 15.49 x 4.57 cm)

Other Editions and Formats

• Paperback (2022 Edition): ISBN-10: 0593449349
• Large Print Paperback (2021 Edition): ISBN-13: 9780593402429
• Audiobook: Not specified in the provided sources, but available for download.

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Four Hundred Souls, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Ibram X. Kendi is the Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Boston University and the founding director of the BU Center for Antiracist Research. He is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and a CBS News correspondent. He is the author of many books including Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction, and three #1 New York Times bestsellers, How to Be an Antiracist; Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You, co-authored with Jason Reynolds; and Antiracist Baby, illustrated by Ashley Lukashevsky. In 2020, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Keisha N. Blain is an award-winning historian, professor, and writer. She is currently an associate professor of history at the University of Pittsburgh, the president of the African American Intellectual History Society, and an editor for The Washington Post's "Made by History" section. Her writing has appeared in popular outlets such as The Atlantic, The Guardian, Politico, and Time. She is the author of Set the World on Fire: Black Nationalist Women and the Global Struggle for Freedom and Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer's Enduring Message to America.