Isbn: 9798295442049 - we are still maroon: the spirit of freedom across the americas (7 Ergebnisse)

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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. We Are Still Maroon: The Spirit of Freedom Across the Americas is a powerful narrative history that explores the courage, resilience, and cultural strength of African descendants who refused to live in bondage. Across the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and the United States, Maroon communities rose in hidden mountains, deep forests, and coastal marshes, fighting for freedom with remarkable determination.This book brings to life legendary figures such as Queen Nanny of Jamaica, Bussa of Barbados, Prince Klaas of Antigua, Gaspar Yanga of Mexico, Zumbi of Palmares in Brazil, Benkos Bioho of Colombia, and Bayano of Panama. It also honors the Igbo people who chose the waters of Georgia rather than surrender their spirit. Through their stories, the book reveals how Maroons built independent societies, preserved African traditions, and resisted colonial powers through strategy, spirituality, and unity.Drawing from historical records, oral memory, and modern scholarship, the book offers a vivid account of uprisings, hidden communities, and the cultural systems that helped Maroons survive against overwhelming odds. It shows that Maroon resistance was not only military but also cultural and spiritual. Their songs, rituals, and ancestral practices became a source of strength that carried them through centuries of struggle.More than a historical account, this work invites readers to see the Maroon legacy as a living force. It highlights the ways their spirit continues to influence African diaspora cultures, community identity, and modern movements for justice and liberation. The Maroon story is a reminder that freedom is created by those who claim it and protect it, even in the harshest conditions.Through captivating storytelling and deep respect for ancestral memory, We Are Still Maroon serves as a tribute to the men and women who fought for their humanity and shaped the history of the Americas. It speaks to readers who value truth, courage, and the enduring fight for freedom. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. We Are Still Maroon | The Spirit of Freedom Across the Americas | Lennox Browne | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2025 | Lennox Publishing | EAN 9798295442049 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. …