This book represents a unique chapter in publishing history. It is the only work which consists of the writings of Washington and Du Bois, the two gianys of post-reconstruction Afro-American history. Since these were public addresses, with all the time limitations that circumstance imposes, one finds here an especially clear presentation of the two men.
Washington devotes two chapters to economic developements during and since slavery. Du Bois examines the economic revolution and realities of religion in the south during the important time period which is the focus of this book.
This book is a reprint of a volume originally published in 1907. A new introduction by Dr. Aptheker explains the significance of the ideas of Washington and Du Bois at the time. In addition, Dr. Aptheker has furnished breif biographical sketches of the persons alluded to in the essays. 222 pages, good condition