This children's edition of Black and A Forgotten History is beautifully illustrated in full-color with maps, portrait galleries, timelines, photos and portraits. These and many other questions are answered in this essential introduction to 1800 years of the Black British history. Why did the American Civil War disrupt the Industrial Revolution?

Who are the well-dressed black children in Georgian paintings? These are the stories that brought us all together in this country. From Roman Africans guarding Hadrian’s Wall, to an African trumpeter in the court of Henry the Eighth, Black Georgians fighting for the abolition of slavery, Black soldiers fighting for Britain in the First World War, Windrush and right up today. David Olusoga’s thought provoking text charts the forgotten histories of Black people in Britain from Roman times right through to the present day. The essential starting place for anyone who wants to learn about Black British History.

This children's edition of the bestseller Black and British: A Forgotten History is beautifully illustrated in full-colour with maps, portrait galleries, timelines, photos and portraits.This beautiful hardback gift book is a stunning visual journey though Black British history for younger readers by award-winning historian and broadcaster David Olusoga and illustrated by Jake Alexander and Melleny Taylor. He is Professor of Public History at the University of Manchester, the author of several books. Drawing on new genetic and genealogical research, original records, expert testimony and contemporary interviews, A Black History of Britain reaches back to Roman Britain. These and many other questions are answered in this essential introduction to 1800 years of the Black British history. David Olusoga is a British-Nigerian historian, author, presenter and BAFTA winning film-maker. David Olusoga's A Black History of Britain is a rich and revealing exploration of the extraordinarily long relationship between the British Isles and the people of Africa.

This beautiful hardback gift book is a stunning visual journey through Black British history for younger readers by award-winning historian and broadcaster David Olusoga and illustrated by Jake Alexander and Melleny Taylor.

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