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The verdict
Black AF History
GOOD PRICE.
This is a US history book by columnist Michael Harriot that retells American history from the perspective of Black Americans, correcting gaps and inaccuracies in traditional textbooks. It's for readers who want a more complete picture of how Black people shaped America from the beginning, told with research-backed storytelling and sharp humor.
$17.84
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- The book focuses on lesser-known figures and events, like African Americans who arrived before 1619 and the bandit who inspired America's first police force, rather than rehashing familiar stories.
- Harriot uses a conversational, witty tone to make the material engaging rather than academic, which means it reads more like commentary than a traditional textbook.
- The author grounds everything in primary sources and work by Black historians and scholars, so it's not just opinion but backed by actual research.
As of Aug 30, the Black AF History is a good price at $17.84 — versus a $20.63 typical price and a $12.95 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
Right about its usual price — no games.
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The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 6 × 1.3 × 9 in
- Weight
- 2.31 lb