Men of Color to Arms!: Black Soldiers, Indian Wars, and the Quest for Equality
Author | : Elizabeth D. Leonard |
Publisher | : W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages | : 337 |
Release | : 2010-08-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780393060393 |
ISBN-13 | : 039306039X |
Rating | : 4/5 (39X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Men of Color to Arms!: Black Soldiers, Indian Wars, and the Quest for Equality by : Elizabeth D. Leonard
Download or read book Men of Color to Arms!: Black Soldiers, Indian Wars, and the Quest for Equality written by Elizabeth D. Leonard and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2010-08-23 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Framed by Appomattox in 1865 and the Chicago World's Fair in 1893, packed with individuals' stories, details of battles fought and descriptions of army life, Men of Color to Arms! examines black soldiers' contributions to America's post-Civil War expansion and consolidation and sheds light on the myriad obstacles the buffalo soldiers faced.' (Publisher)