
More than 40 years ago, Marcus Garvey, a Negro zionist from Jamaica, led a bloodless revolution. Its slgan was "Africa for Africans" Garveyism was the first nationalist movement in history
This work investigates the origins, ideological framework, and historical impact of the Garveyism movement led by Marcus Garvey. Amy Jacques Garvey, the author and wife of Marcus Garvey, provides a personal and political account of the movement's rise, its core philosophy of African nationalism, and the challenges faced by the Universal Negro Improvement Association. The text serves as both a biographical record and a primary source analysis of the 'Africa for Africans' movement.
What You Will Find
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Historians and scholars frequently cite this text as a foundational primary source for understanding the internal perspective of the Garveyite movement. Readers often note the personal tone of the prose, which provides unique insight into the movement's leadership structure.
Page Count:
320
Publication Date:
1973-04-01
Publisher:
MacMillan Publishing Company
ISBN-10:
002032670X
ISBN-13:
9780020326700
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