"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. * The London Review of Books * Ambitious.
By tracing the triangulated connections between Britain, America and Africa, he presents black British history in global terms His subjects, even those who barely figure in the historical record, appear as individuals who matter, both in their own right and as historical exemplars. This childrens version of the bestseller Black and British: A Forgotten History is illustrated with maps, photos and portraits. * History Revealed * Olusoga's account challenges narrow visions of Britain's past. These and many other questions are answered in this essential introduction to 1800 years of the Black British history: from the Roman Africans who guarded Hadrians Wall right up to the present day. Rich in detail and packed with strong personalities, this is an important contribution to our understanding of life in the UK. * Herald Scotland * An insightful, inclusive history of black people in Britain. Arifa Akbar * Guardian * A thrilling tale of excavation - Colin Grant * Guardian * Lucid and accessible. Kwasi Kwarteng * The Sunday Times * A radical reappraisal of the parameters of history, exposing lacunae in the nation's version of its past. It is thoroughly researched and there are many interesting anecdotes.
Written with a wonderful clarity of style and with great force and passion. * Observer * comprehensive and important history of black Britain. David Olusoga, in keeping with the high standards of his earlier books, is a superb guide. You could not ask for a more judicious, comprehensive and highly readable survey of a part of British history that has been so long overlooked or denied.
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