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Before the Mayflower presents a sweeping account of African American history, beginning with the ancient civilizations of the Nile Valley and western Sudan. The narrative follows the development of the Negro community through to the pivotal civil rights movements of the 1960s, offering a comprehensive perspective on cultural and historical milestones.
First publish date: 1960
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Lerone Bennett
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