{"product_id":"9781440873720","title":"Maya Angelou A Life in American History","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBlack History Lives\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eMaya Angelou\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Life in American History\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eF. Erik Brooks | Erin W. Gilliam\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Autobiography \/ Literary Figures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis accessible biography of Maya Angelou provides readers with an ideal introduction to the life and times of one of America's most  beloved and influential Black artists.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaya Angelou: A Life in American History\u003c\/i\u003e explores the life of one of the most significant figures of the 20th century. Chronological chapters chart major events in Angelou's life, examining how these events influenced her personally and professionally. Her life is also deeply situated within the social and cultural context of her time, with an examination of the impact of era-defining events such as the Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights Movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough this biography, readers will understand how Angelou has and continues to shape and influence Black culture and American history, with an enduring legacy of artistry and meaningful social activism that continues to inspire millions of Americans and many more around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo enrich and consolidate understanding, the work includes a timeline of key events in Angelou's life, primary documents, and a bibliography to aid in further research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eF. Erik Brooks \u003c\/b\u003eis a Professor of Political Science at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, USA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eErin W. Gilliam\u003c\/b\u003e is Vice Provost for Student Academic Progression at Albany State University in Albany, Georgia, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 September 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781440873720\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e184\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.72\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53973540110476,"sku":"9781440873720","price":61.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_c6efaabd-0a22-446a-b835-e38c7578eeae.jpg?v=1787712801","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781440873720","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}