Booker T. Washington, Builder of a Civilization

Language: EnglishPublished: February 16, 2008

Subjects:

African Americans Biography Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915 Educators United States

Bookshelves:

Teaching & Education Biographies - 1 History - American

Authors:

Roosevelt, Theodore
1858 - 1919
Scott, Emmett J. (Emmett Jay)
1873 - 1957
Stowe, Lyman Beecher
1880 - 1963

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In an era marked by the struggle for African American empowerment, "Booker T. Washington, Builder of a Civilization" by Emmett J. Scott and Lyman Beecher Stowe offers an insightful exploration of Washington's transformative vision. This biography highlights his advocacy for vocational education and economic self-reliance, emphasizing the importance of "unalienable rights" in the quest for equality. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this work delves into Washington's strategies for uplifting the African American community during a pivotal time in history. Through meticulous research and compelling narrative, Scott and Stowe illuminate Washington's legacy as a builder of a civilization, revealing the complexities of his approach to race relations and social progress.