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On Juneteenth

byAnnette Gordon-Reed

On Juneteenth examines on Juneteenth, combining Annette Gordon-Reed's clear narrative with the perspective of a historical account. Its account follows central actors and turning points while showing how the story reflects questions in the wider field of history. Rather than isolating its subject, the book shows how private experience and public systems continually influenced one another. The book ultimately clarifies what made these developments possible, who experienced their effects, and why the story remains significant. Historical context and individual experience remain equally important to the book's explanation.

Publisher

Liveright

Publication date

May 04, 2021

Format

Print edition

Pages

144

ISBN

9781631498831