Black People in the British Empire

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Pluto Press, 1988 - History - 174 pages
'A grim yet inspiring account of brutal repression and resistance ... Fryer throws the darker side of the empire into graphic and harrowing relief.' New Statesman Acclaimed historian Peter Fryer exposes the exploitation and oppression of Britain's colonies, and restores black people to their rightful place in Britain's history.

About the author (1988)

Peter Fryer is the author of the classic Staying Power: The History of Black People in Britain and, more recently, Rhythms of Resistance: African Musical Heritage in Brazil, also available from Pluto Press. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary who recognised his "continuous support of the Hungarian revolution and freedom fight". He died in 2006.

Bibliographic information

TitleBlack People in the British Empire
Pluto classic
AuthorPeter Fryer
Editionreprint
PublisherPluto Press, 1988
ISBN0745303420, 9780745303420
Length174 pages
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History / Europe / Great Britain / General
History / World
Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Topics / Prejudice & Racism
Social Science / Black Studies (Global)
Social Science / Discrimination
Social Science / Minority Studies
Social Science / Slavery
  
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