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158 pp.
| Wiley |
November, 2004 |
TradeISBN 0-471-46928-9$24.95
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4-6Black Stars series.Heroes introduces twenty-seven influential Africans from ancient times (Imhotep in 2980 B.C.E.) to the present (Kofi Annan). Millionaires profiles twenty-five wealthy African Americans from the nineteenth century to today. The brief, well-written entries mention trials and challenges as well as successes and include at least one (often poor-quality) black-and-white photo. Bib., ind. Review covers these Black Stars titles: African Heroes and African American Millionaires.