The Golden Age of Black Nationalism, 1850-1925

Wilson Jeremiah Moses is Professor of Afro-American Studies and American Civilization at Brown University. He is the author of Black Messiahs and Uncle Toms and a biography of Alexander Crummell.

"A well crafted, superbly researched, and immensely creative study of black intellectual history."--Alfred Moss, University of Maryland in the Historical Magazine of the Protestant Episcopal Church"The book gives important information and a fresh look at many historical issues."--Paula Giddings, Essence"This impressive study will stir controversy among black scholars and proponents of separatism."--Publishers Weekly"Moses provides much information on: the anti-Catholic strain in black nationalist propaganda; the forerunners of Garvey; black women's clubs and their relationships to white feminists; how black nationalism echoed sentimental Christian racism."--Kirkus Reviews"Well written and significant."--CHOICE"Convincing and...well-written....Highly recommended for specialists in black studies."--Library Journal"This is an excellent book that fits my needs perfectly. The coverage is fine and the topical arrangement is great."--Robert T. Starks, Northeastern Illinois University