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The Senator and the Socialite : The True Story of America's First Black Dynasty by Lawrence Otis Graham (2006, Hardcover)

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"A cohesive picture of an extraordinary figure. . . . The issues raised by Bruce's life and career resonate today, making Graham's book not just a history but a revealing commentary on race and class, and on their inordinately powerful force in shaping our lives today."-- Chicago Tribune Spanning more than a century, Lawrence Otis's illuminating biography is a fascinating look at race and class in America, witnessed through the life of Blanche Kelso Bruce--the head of America's first black dynasty and the first black U.S. senator. Otis reveals how Bruce rose from slavery to achieve power and prestige in the aftermath of the Civil War. With his wife, the daughter of a prominent Philadelphia physician, he would break social and racial barriers--a legacy continued by their children until scandal destroyed the family's wealth and stature. Filled with triumph and tragedy, Otis's riveting book brings into focus an important yet little-known segment of our nation's past.

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Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0060184124
ISBN-13
9780060184124
eBay Product ID (ePID)
50338240

Product Key Features

Book Title
Senator and the Socialite : the True Story of America's First Black Dynasty
Author
Lawrence Otis Graham
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Modern / 19th Century, Political, Historical, African American, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
Publication Year
2006
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History, Social Science
Number of Pages
480 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9in
Item Height
1.4in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
26.3 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
E664.B865g73 2006
Reviews
A compelling portrait of the Bruce family's rise, dynamics and downfall.A poignant tale of struggle, accomplishment.an illuminating account., Provides thorough and solid historical detail, political analysis and cultural discussion. Entertaining, intriguing and sometimes amazing story., Graham details the political machinations of the post-Reconstruction South and one man's attempt to build and maintain a dynasty., Graham...recovers the history of a family that broke barriers in Washington and at Exeter and Harvard., Graham is an incisive historian [who] brings Senator Bruce to life through his careful research and clear narrative., Excellent history of slavery, Reconstruction, post-Reconstruction, late 19th century politics and the misunderstood differences between early Republicans and Democrats., Informative.Many Striking Tales. Mr. Graham Is Right to Want to Bring the Story to a Reading Public., Graham's research is impressive and comprehensive..this compelling story shows how the American Dream can transmute into the American nightmare., In another piece of powerful nonfiction, Lawrence Otis Graham returns to the shelves with The Senator and The Socialite., Not just a history but a revealing commentary on race and class, and their force in shaping our lives today.
Copyright Date
2006
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2005-055146
Dewey Decimal
929/.208996073
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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I have recommend this book to several people. This is a story about my family’s history.
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Great history of Black politics which is otherwise not covered. Any books by LawrenceOtis Graham are terrific reads.
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