The pre-eminent history of African-Americans is now available in two volumes. From slavery to Freedom charts the journey of African-Americans from their origins in the civilisations of Africa, through slavery in the Western Hemisphere, to their struggle for freedom in the West Indies, Latin America and the United States. Still featuring numerous primary and secondary source boxes, and even more richly illustrated than in previous editions, From Slavery to Freedom, 7/e maintains its status as one of the most important college textbooks in print.
John Hope Franklin Books
John Hope Franklin was a distinguished historian whose scholarly work illuminated the African American experience. His writings delved deeply into the historical trajectory of Black Americans, charting their journey from enslavement to freedom with meticulous research and profound insight. Franklin possessed a remarkable ability to convey complex historical narratives with clarity and depth, making significant contributions to the understanding of American history. His legacy lies in his enduring impact on historical scholarship and public understanding.






The book chronicles the life of John Hope Franklin, a pivotal figure in the fight against racial segregation in America. Born in 1915, he faced the harsh realities of racism, yet rose to prominence as a historian, earning a Ph.D. from Harvard and becoming the first African American full professor at a predominantly white institution. His influential work, particularly "From Slavery to Freedom," has transformed the understanding and teaching of African American history. Franklin's journey reflects both personal resilience and a broader societal change.
Three negro classics
- 512 pages
- 18 hours of reading
The Emancipation Proclamation; 0
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Von der Sklaverei zur Freiheit
- 864 pages
- 31 hours of reading
Die vorliegende aktualisierte und erweiterte Fassung von Franklins Standardwerk zur Geschichte der Sklaverei beruht auf der Neuausgabe von 1994 und enthält neben neuen Kapiteln auch eine vollständig überarbeitete Bibliographie. Franklin skizziert zunächst die afrikanische Vorgeschichte der Schwarzen, ihre gewaltsame Entwurzelung und die menschenverachtenden Institution der Sklaverei. Er betrachtet die Rolle der Schwarzen in der Amerikanischen Revolution, den Beginn der Jim-Crow-Gesetzgebung und die Segregation nach dem Bürgerkrieg. Franklins Studie dehnt sich mit zahlreichen Dokumenten bis in die Zeit der Bürgerrechtsbewegung und zeichnet auch den starken Einfluß der afrikanischen Kultur auf die Moderne in den USA und Europa nach.