George Washington Williams

George Washington William's (1849-1891, who served in the U. S. Coloured Troops, tells the battle experiences of the almost 200,000 black men who fought for the Union cause. Determined to document the contributions of his fellow black soldiers, and to underscore the valour and manhood of his race, William's gathered his material from the official records of U. S. and foreign governments, and from the orderly books and personal recollections of officers commanding Negro troops during the American Civil War. William's' historiographic use of newspaper reports, soliciting records of local groups through newspaper advertisements, and oral histories, including travelling to interview soldiers, was pioneering. Carter G. Woodson, American historian, author, journalist, and the founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History called it "one of the most valuable accounts of the Civil War. The author himself served enlisting at the age of 14 and fought during the final battles of the Civil War. After the war, William's went to Mexico, where he was among Americans who joined the Republican Army under the command of General Espinosa, fighting to overthrow Emperor Maximilian. He was commissioned as a lieutenant, learned some Spanish, and earned a reputation as a good gunner. He returned to the U. S. in the spring of 1867, and reenlisted for a five-year stint in the Army. William's was assigned to the 10th Cavalry "Buffalo Soldiers" in the Indian Territory, but was wounded in a lung in 1868 and was hospitalised until his discharge that year. First published in 1888 this work is a major book-length academic history of the military history of African Americans in the American Civil War. Williams has been described as "the finest black prose stylist of his day" and this History showcases this skill.

George Washington William's (1849-1891, who served in the U. S. Coloured Troops, tells the battle experiences of the almost 200,000 black men who fought for the Union cause. Determined to document the contributions of his fellow black soldiers, and to underscore the valour and manhood of his race, William's gathered his material from the official records of U. S. and foreign governments, and from the orderly books and personal recollections of officers commanding Negro troops during the American Civil War. William's' historiographic use of newspaper reports, soliciting records of local groups through newspaper advertisements, and oral histories, including travelling to interview soldiers, was pioneering. Carter G. Woodson, American historian, author, journalist, and the founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History called it "one of the most valuable accounts of the Civil War. The author himself served enlisting at the age of 14 and fought during the final battles of the Civil War. After the war, William's went to Mexico, where he was among Americans who joined the Republican Army under the command of General Espinosa, fighting to overthrow Emperor Maximilian. He was commissioned as a lieutenant, learned some Spanish, and earned a reputation as a good gunner. He returned to the U. S. in the spring of 1867, and reenlisted for a five-year stint in the Army. William's was assigned to the 10th Cavalry "Buffalo Soldiers" in the Indian Territory, but was wounded in a lung in 1868 and was hospitalised until his discharge that year. First published in 1888 this work is a major book-length academic history of the military history of African Americans in the American Civil War. Williams has been described as "the finest black prose stylist of his day" and this History showcases this skill.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

"History of the Negro Race in America, Vol. 1" by George Washington Williams is a significant historical work that explores the complex journey of African Americans in the United States. Williams provides an insightful narrative of the struggles, triumphs, and contributions of the Black population from the colonial era to the early 19th century. The book delves into various aspects of African American history, including the transatlantic slave trade, the establishment of slavery in the American colonies, and the enduring fight for freedom and civil rights. Williams skillfully examines pivotal events like the American Revolution and its impact on the enslaved population, as well as the growth of abolitionist movements and their role in shaping public opinion. Through meticulous research, Williams highlights the resilience and cultural richness of African Americans amidst adversity. His work lays the foundation for a comprehensive understanding of the historical, social, and political forces that have shaped the African American experience. This book has been deemed a classic and has been a great collection of ideas that are comprehended into a single draft to read by readers of several age groups. Some stories are gruesome and bizarre, while others softly creep up on you and pull you in.

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A History of the Negro Troops in the War of the Rebellion, 1861–1865 (originally published in 1888) by pioneer African American historian George Washington Williams remains a classic text in African American literature and Civil War history. In this powerful narrative, Williams, who served in the U. S. Colored Troops, tells the battle experiences of the almost 200,000 black men who fought for the Union cause. Determined to document the contributions of his fellow black soldiers and to underscore the valor and manhood of his race, Williams gathered his material from the official records of U. S. and foreign governments and from the orderly books and personal recollections of officers commanding Negro troops during the American Civil War. The new edition of this important text includes an introductory essay by the award-winning historian John David Smith. In his essay, Smith narrates and evaluates the book's contents, analyzes its reception by contemporary critics, and evaluates Williams's work within the context of its day and its place in current historiography.