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The Making of African America: The Four Great Migrations

Ira Berlin
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The Making of African America: The Four Great Migrations

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010

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Ira Berlin

The Making of African America: The Four Great Migrations

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • Various Eras

Topic
Race & Racism

World History

US History
Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Making of African America: The Four Great Migrations by Ira Berlin explores the critical migrations that shaped African American history. It examines the forced transatlantic slave trade, the domestic migrations during slavery and post-Emancipation, the Great Migration from the rural South to urban North, and the recent influx of African immigrants, highlighting their impact on American culture and identity.

Informative

Contemplative

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.3

297 ratings

72%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Making of African America: The Four Great Migrations by Ira Berlin is lauded for its thorough exploration of pivotal migrations in African American history. Critics praise its comprehensive research and engaging narrative. However, some note the depth may overwhelm casual readers. Berlin's work is seen as a significant contribution to understanding American history.

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Who Should Read The Making of African America: The Four Great Migrations?

Readers interested in African American history, migration studies, or social transformations will enjoy The Making of African America. Similar readers may appreciate The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson and Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi for their in-depth analyses of racial and cultural shifts.

4.3

297 ratings

72%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • Various Eras

Topic
Race & Racism

World History

US History
Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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