In this thought-provoking history, Gilbert illuminates how the fight for abolition and equality - not just for the independence of the few but for the freedom a

This book chronicles experiences of African Americans who were part of the influx of Loyalist refugees from the American Revolution. The Black Loyalists were bo

“Engaging and steeped in years of research . . . a must read for all who care about the intersection of Canadian, American, British, and African history.” �

A popular misconception about the American Revolution is that it was largely contained within the continental boundaries of North America. However, the American

There is a Canadian myth about the Loyalists who left the United States after the American Revolution for Canada. The myth says they were white, upper-class cit