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Imperium in imperio, Sutton E. Griggs ; preface by A.J. Verdelle ; introduction by Cornel West

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Imperium in imperio

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Sutton E. Griggs ; preface by A.J. Verdelle ; introduction by Cornel West

Self-published in 1899 and sold door-to-door by the author, this classic African-American novel -- a gripping exploration of oppression, miscegenation, exploitation, and black empowerment -- was a major bestseller in its day. The dramatic story of a conciliatory black man and a mulatto nationalist who grow up in a racist America and are driven to join a radical movement dedicated to the creation of an all-black nation in Texas, Imperium in Imperio had a profound influence on the development of black nationalism. --publisher's description

To the public -- Berl Trout's dying declaration -- A small beginning -- The school -- The parson's advice -- The turning of a worm -- Belton finds a friend -- A young rebel -- A sermon, a sock and a fight -- Many mysteries cleared up -- Love and politics -- Cupid again at work -- No befitting name -- On the dissecting board -- Married and yet not married -- Married and yet not married (continued) -- Weighty matters -- Unwritten history -- Crossing the Rubicon -- The storm's master -- The parting of ways -- Personal (Berl Trout)