39. Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina , Black London: Life Before Emancipation

[wordsofastory]

39. Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina, Black London: Life Before Emancipation

This was a great book, but not quite as great as I wanted it to be. An academic work as readable as any pop non-fiction book, Black London deals with the historical presence of black people in London throughout history, although the focus is on the 1700s. The author says that

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[ext_201619]

This books sounds very interesting. I've always been interested in reading about the history of Black people in England (I'm especially curious as to why there is a large population of Nigerians there in the present). I'm adding it to my tbr pile. Thanks for the review!

[wordsofastory]

I really enjoyed it, though it's not going to answer your question about the present Nigerian community, unfortunately. Thanks for commenting!

[zahrawithaz]

This is a great and accurate review of a good book that deserves more readers--the idea that blacks are "newcomers" in Britain needs to be fought. I'm excited to hear she has one about the Victoria era!

[wordsofastory]

Thank you so much! I'm also looking forward to reading her book about the Victorians.