Hammer and Hoe: Alabama Communists During the Great Depression (Fred W. Morrison Series in Southern Studies)

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Summary: A powerful venture in American history
Review: Kelley has produced a powerful and startling history of the deep south in the 1930s. He tackles a difficult subject both historically and ideologically (the relationship between poor black sharecroppers and the American Communist party). His tireless efforts at writing this book shine out of the pages unquestionably as does his deep, thoughtful intelligence. I would recommend this book for anyone interested in subversive U.S. history or just in a good read.

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Summary: Excellent. HIghly Infoormative and Insightfuul.
Review: This book is great, it undermines the conventional treatments of afro-american history and although it is focused in the south it takes a genuine look at the struggle to free the shackles from Afro-americans and lift the blanket of opressions.