Britons Through Negro Spectacles - Black Britain, Writing Back

'We shall therefore confine our walk to Central London where people meet on business during the day, and to West London where they meet for pleasure at night. If you will walk about the first City in the British Empire arm in arm with Merriman-Labor, you are sure to see Britons in merriment and at labour, by night and by day, in West and Central London.'In Britons Through Negro Spectacles Merriman-Labor takes us on a joyous, intoxicating tour of London at the turn of the 20th century. Slyly subverting the colonial gaze usually placed on Africa, he introduces us to the citizens, culture and customs of Britain with a mischievous glint in his eye. This incredible work of social commentary feels a century ahead of its time, and provides unique insights into the intersection between empire, race and community at this important moment in history.Selected by Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo, this series rediscovers and celebrates pioneering books depicting black Britain that remap the nation.

ISBN:	9780241559741
Publisher:	Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:	Hamish Hamilton
Published date:	03 Feb 2022
DEWEY:	942.00496
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	272
Weight:	140g
Height:	599mm
Width:	220mm
Spine width:	17mm

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