Three Years in Mississippi (Hardcover)

On October 1, 1962, James Meredith was the first African American student to enroll at the University of Mississippi. Preceded by violent rioting resulting in two deaths and a lengthy court battle that made it all the way to the Supreme Court, his admission was a pivotal moment in civil rights history. Citing his ""divine responsibility"" to end white supremacy, Meredith risked everything to attend Ole Miss. In doing so, he paved the way for integration across the country. Originally published in 1966, more than ten years after the Supreme Court ended segregation in public schools in Brown v. Board of Education, Meredith describes his intense struggle to attend an all-white university and break down long-held race barriers in one of the most conservative states in the country. This first-person account offers a glimpse into a crucial point in civil rights history and the determination and courage of a man facing unfathomable odds. Reprinted for the first time, this volume features a new introduction by historian Aram Goudsouzian.

General

Imprint:	University Press Of Mississippi
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Civil Rights in Mississippi Series
Release date:	February 2019
Authors:	James Meredith
Introduction by:	Aram Goudsouzian
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	336
ISBN-13:	978-1-4968-2101-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Black studies Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Human rights > Civil rights & citizenship Books > History > American history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Promotions
LSN:	1-4968-2101-7
Barcode:	9781496821010

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