The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration
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Select a product to estimate shipping.Discover the profound story of the Great Migration, a pivotal moment in American history, through Isabel Wilkerson’s meticulously researched and deeply moving book. The Warmth of Other Suns chronicles the journeys of three individuals – Ida Mae Jones, Robert Christopher, and Roy Wilson – as they leave the Jim Crow South in search of a better life in the North.
Key Highlights
- Provides a detailed account of the experiences of African Americans during a transformative period.
- Features compelling narratives centered around three real people, bringing history to life.
- Offers a comprehensive look at the social, economic, and political factors driving the migration.
- Explores the challenges and triumphs faced by migrants as they navigated new landscapes and communities.
- Presents a nuanced understanding of the lasting impact of the Great Migration on American society.
Useful Facts
- Author: Isabel Wilkerson
- Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Publication Date: October 4, 2011
- Edition: Reprint
- Language: English
- Pages: 641
- ISBN-10: 0679763880
- ISBN-13: 978-0679763888
- Dimensions: 6.07 x 1.7 x 9.19 inches
- Weight: 2 pounds
Good Fit For
- Readers interested in American history and social studies.
- Students and researchers studying the Civil Rights Movement and African American experience.
- Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of migration patterns and their consequences.
- Individuals who appreciate well-researched and beautifully written narratives.
Product details
| Main Specification | |
|---|---|
| Datum der Veröffentlichung | 2011 or October 4 |
| Marke | by Isabel Wilkerson (Author) Format: Paperback |
| Positionsgewicht | 2 Pfund |
| Product information | |
| Sprache | Englisch |
| Others | |
| Produkttyp | African American Studies |
| Edition | Neuauflage |
| Herausgeber | Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group |
| Drucklänge | 641 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0679763880 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0679763888 |
| Abmessungen | 6.07 x 1.7 x 9.19 inches |
| ISBN10 | 0679763880 |
| ISBN13 | 978-0679763888 |