In this Book
- The Negro in France
- Book
- 2014
- Published by: The University Press of Kentucky
summary
This historical study examines the black experience in Metropolitan France from the 1600s to 1960. Shelby T. McCloy explores the literary and cultural contributions of people of color to French society—from Alexandre Dumas to Rene Maran—and charts their political ascension.
Table of Contents
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- Introduction
- pp. 1-10
- 1. Earliest Negro Arrivals
- pp. 11-24
- 2. Influx of Colonial Slaves
- pp. 25-42
- 3. A Negro Problem in France
- pp. 43-62
- 4. Liberation and Politics
- pp. 63-85
- 5. Wearing the Uniform
- pp. 86-111
- 6. Social Aspects of the Revolution
- pp. 112-123
- 7. Under Slavery Again
- pp. 124-144
- 8. A New Day in Politics
- pp. 145-158
- 9. Literary Activities
- pp. 159-187
- 10. Serving under the Tricolor
- pp. 188-203
- 11. To France for an Education
- pp. 204-227
- 12. Entertainment and Sports
- pp. 228-241
- 13. Other Social Aspects
- pp. 242-254
- 14. In Bigtime Politics
- pp. 255-270
- The Future Outlook
- pp. 271-274
Additional Information
ISBN
9780813163987
Related ISBN(s)
9780813153872, 9780813182094
MARC Record
OCLC
557843356
Pages
288
Launched on MUSE
2016-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No