political and social views

Presents twelve essays that examine the writings and influence of African-American scholar W. E. B. DuBois, as well as a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by Harold Bloom.

Discusses the private life and public career of the third president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence.

The Nigerian author explores the history and future of his homeland and discusses the people, politics, and events that have led to Nigeria being under control of a military dictator and out of favor with the rest of the world.

A comprehensive anthology of Fidel Castro's speeches, the first to be published since the 1960's.