The Oxford Companion to Black British History

by Dabydeen, David; Gilmore, John; Jones, Cecily

• ISBN13: 9780199578771
• ISBN10: 019957877X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-05-06
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

The first ever reference work to explore the full history of black people in Britain, this Companion is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand this long and fascinating history from classical times to the present day. It brings together a unique collection of articles--more than 400 entries written by more than 100 specialists--that provide an overview of the black presence in Britain, and the rich and diverse contribution made to British society. The A-Z guide includes entries for landmark figures, key events, concepts (such as Emancipation and Reparations), and historical accounts. Subject areas include medicine, military history, art, music, sports, and education. The Companion includes a detailed timeline that charts key dates for people and events from the 2nd century AD to the present. The guide will be of tremendous interest to those interested in virtually any subject relating to the Black British community, or anyone interested in finding out about the history of expatriated Africans outside the Americas.

Author Biography

David Dabydeen, critic, writer, and novelist, is a Professor in the Centre for Caribbean Studies at the University of Warwick.
John Gilmore is an Associate Professor in the Centre for Caribbean Studies and the Centre for Translation and Comparative Cultural Studies at the University of Warwick.
Cecily Jones is a member of the Sociology Department of the University of Warwick, and Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Caribbean Studies there.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Acknowledgements

Editors and Contributors

Thematic Contents List

Abbreviations

Note to the Reader

The Oxford Companion to Black British History

Chronology

Select Bibliography

Index

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