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Packed with over 200 color photos, this visual journey through Black history and the Civil Rights Movement is told through the objects—buttons, badges, flyers, pennants, posters, and more—designed by activists as tools to advance the fight for justice and freedom, offering a unique perspective on the Civil Rights Movement from Emancipation through the present day. From Reconstruction through Jim Crow, through the protest era of the 1960s and '70s, to current-day resistance and activism such as the Black Lives Matter movement, the material culture of the Civil Rights Movement has been integral to its goals and tactics. During decades of sit-ins, marches, legal challenges, political campaigns, boycotts, and demonstrations, objects such as buttons, flyers, pins, and posters have been key in the fight against racism, oppression, and violence. Making the Movement presents more than 200 of these nonviolent weapons alongside the stories of the activists, organizations, and campaigns that defined and propelled the cause of civil rights. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to learn about Black and African American history in the United States and about strategies to combat racism and the structures that support it.

Through the lives of three remarkable naval officers, David Crane presents a unique portrait of the Royal Navy during its peak dominance over the oceans. Despite their early deaths, these commanders participated in nearly every significant conflict of the nineteenth century, engaging with the French, Americans, Russians, Turks, Egyptians, Indians, and Chinese in various battles and naval operations. Frank Hastings, an eleven-year-old volunteer at Trafalgar, became a hero during the Greek War of Independence and played a pivotal role in advancing steam warship technology, inadvertently paving the way for future conflicts. William Peel, known for his remarkable composure under fire, fought valiantly in the Crimean War and India, navigating a landscape filled with death while grappling with the moral complexities of defending an empire he personally opposed. In contrast, James Goodenough sought spiritual glory rather than earthly fame, striving to balance his faith with his naval duties. His tragic death at the hands of Pacific islanders shocked the nation, prompting a reflection on the contradictions within its ideals. Blending thrilling battle scenes with deep psychological insights, this narrative offers a profound exploration of courage, leadership, and the essence of warfare.

The Critic was Sheridan's response to a very specific political and theatrical situation. In the summer of 1779, a Franco-Spanish invasion seemed imminent and patriotic fervour superseded party divisions and personal animosities. The Critic satirises the panic of the summer in the form of the comically misconceived tragedy 'The Spanish Armada' that is in rehearsal in the second and third acts, but The Critic ends with genuine patriotic feeling. This edition traces both the political and the theatrical objects of Sheridan's satire and discusses its reliance (and improvement) on earlier meta-theatrical burlesques like The Duke of Buckingham's Restoration romp The Rehearsal.

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