Our Kind of People: Inside America's Black Upper Class ― A Fascinating Social History of Wealthy Dynasties and Exclusive Clubs
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Select a product to estimate shipping.Discover a hidden chapter of American history with Our Kind of People, a detailed exploration into the lives and legacies of wealthy Black families and exclusive social circles in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This book offers a rare glimpse into a largely undocumented world of privilege and influence.
Key Highlights
- Provides insight into the complex social dynamics of Black wealth and status during a pivotal period.
- Examines the formation and operation of private clubs and social networks within this community.
- Details the strategies and practices employed by prominent Black families to maintain their positions of power.
- Offers a nuanced understanding of the racial and economic factors shaping these dynasties.
- Presents a comprehensive historical account of a unique segment of American society.
Useful Facts
- Publisher: Harper Perennial
- Publication Date: December 22, 1999
- Edition: Reprint
- Language: English
- Pages: 448
- ISBN-10: 0060984384
- ISBN-13: 978-0060984380
- Dimensions: 5.31 x 1.04 x 8 inches
- Weight: 12.8 ounces
Good Fit For
- Readers interested in American history, particularly social and economic history.
- Those seeking a deeper understanding of the Black experience in the United States.
- Individuals fascinated by genealogy, family history, and social networks.
- Students and researchers studying 19th and 20th-century American society.
| Main Specification | |
|---|---|
| Publication Date | December 22 or 1999 |
| Brand | by Lawrence Otis Graham (Author) Format: Paperback |
| Item Weight | 12.8 Ounces |
| Product information | |
| Language | English |
| Others | |
| Product Type | Abolition |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Publisher | Harper Perennial |
| Print length | 448 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0060984384 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0060984380 |
| Dimensions | 5.31 x 1.04 x 8 inches |
| ISBN10 | 0060984384 |
| ISBN13 | 978-0060984380 |