The African-american History of Nashville, Tn: 1780-1930 (p)Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. Black Nashville during Slavery Times -- 2. Religion, Education, and the Politics of Slavery and Secession -- 3. The Civil War: "Blue Man's Coming -- 4. Life after Slavery: Progress Despite Poverty and Discrimination -- 5. Business and Culture: A World of Their Own -- 6. On Common Ground: Reading, "Riting," and Arithmetic -- 7. Uplifting the Race: Higher Education -- 8. Churches and Religion: From Paternalism to Maturity -- 9. Politics and Civil Rights: The Black Republicans -- 10. Racial Accommodationism and Protest -- Notes -- Index |
Contents
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Religion Education and the Politics of Slavery and Secession | 25 |
The Civil War Blue Mans Coming | 47 |
Life after Slavery Progress Despite Poverty and Discrimination | 71 |
Business and Culture A World of Their Own | 106 |
On Common Ground Reading Riting and Arithmetic | 131 |
Uplifting the Race Higher Education | 144 |
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