Picturing Frederick Douglass
- 288 stránok
- 11 hodin čítania
A landmark and collectible duotone volume, that now canonises Frederick Douglass through historic photography.
John Stauffer Knihy
Tento autor skúma zložitosť americkej histórie a kultúry, so zvláštním zameraním na témy ako otroctvo, abolicionizmus a formovanie identity. Jeho dielo sa zaoberá dilemami sebaurčenia a dopadom vizuálnych médií, ako je fotografia, na naše chápanie minulosti aj súčasnosti. Jeho hlboké znalosti histórie americkej civilizácie a africko-amerických štúdií dodávajú jeho spisom jedinečnú perspektívu. Autor tak ponúka prenikavý pohľad na pretrvávajúce otázky rasovej spravodlivosti a sociálneho protestu.
The dual biography explores the lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, highlighting their journeys as self-made men during a pivotal cultural shift towards personal liberty. Award-winning scholar John Stauffer examines how both figures reinvented themselves, ultimately forging a friendship that contributed to their transformative impact on America. Their stories reflect a rejection of the status quo and an embrace of new ideals, showcasing their significant roles in shaping the nation’s history.
Records of the Proceedings
- 136 stránok
- 5 hodin čítania
Records of the Proceedings is a fascinating glimpse into the world of legal history, offering a detailed account of the trials and tribulations of a group of defendants accused of various crimes. With meticulous attention to detail and richly drawn characters, Stauffer brings to life a world that is at once familiar and strange, full of skulduggery, drama, and surprises at every turn.