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W.E.B. Du Bois
OVERPRICED.
This is a single-volume biography of W.E.B. Du Bois, the influential civil rights leader and thinker, written by historian David Levering Lewis. It's condensed from Lewis's original two-volume work and covers Du Bois's life from 1868 to 1963, making it useful for readers who want a comprehensive but more manageable account of his life and impact on American history.
$36.90Above its usual price
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- The author David Levering Lewis won the Pulitzer Prize twice for his Du Bois scholarship, so this comes from someone deeply credentialed in the subject.
- This is a used copy in good condition, so you're getting a physical book that's been read but is still in readable shape.
- At nearly 1,000 pages and weighing almost two pounds, this is a substantial read that goes into real depth rather than a quick overview.
As of Aug 31, the W.E.B. Du Bois is overpriced at $36.90 — versus a $27.75 typical price and a $8.32 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
This price is off the chart.
Sale check Amazon shows “18% off,” measured against a $45 “list price” it doesn't charge. Its usual price is $28 — real discount ≈ 0%.
The phantom Amazon has left this $45 “list price” untouched for 39 months — while the item actually sold for about $28. It's a fixed anchor, not a price it charges.
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The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 6.2 × 1.7 × 9.3 in
- Weight
- 1.82 lb