{"title":"Keidrick Roy","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the insightful author and scholar, Keidrick Roy. With a keen eye on socio-political dynamics, Roy's writing draws readers into a profound exploration of contemporary issues. His works, including the thought-provoking \u003cem\u003eAmerican Dark Age\u003c\/em\u003e, dive into the intricacies of politics and current affairs, offering fresh perspectives that resonate deeply in today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeidrick Roy's expertise as an academic and his commitment to understanding the complexities of political landscapes make his books an essential addition to any reader's bookshelf. His articulate analysis and compelling narratives stimulate thoughtful dialogue, encouraging readers to reconsider conventional viewpoints and engage with critical debates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy delving into Roy's collection, you'll not only enrich your understanding of current affairs but also enjoy an engaging reading experience crafted by a distinguished voice in the realm of political literature. Explore his works, and prepare to be both challenged and inspired.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"american-dark-age-by-keidrick-roy-9780691252360","title":"American Dark Age","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough the United States has been heralded as a beacon of democracy, many nineteenth-century Americans viewed their nation through the prism of the Old World. What they saw was a racially stratified country that reflected not the ideals of a modern republic but rather the remnants of feudalism. \u003ci\u003eAmerican Dark Age\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how defenders of racial hierarchy embraced America's resemblance to medieval Europe and tells the stories of the abolitionists who exposed it as a glaring blemish on the national conscience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst those seeking to maintain what Frederick Douglass called an 'aristocracy of the skin', Keidrick Roy shows how a group of Black thinkers, including Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, Hosea Easton, and Harriet Jacobs, challenged the medievalism in their midst and transformed the nation's founding liberal tradition. He demonstrates how they drew on spiritual insight, Enlightenment thought, and a homegrown political philosophy that gave expression to their experiences at the bottom of the American social order. Roy sheds new light on how Black abolitionist writers and activists worked to eradicate the pernicious ideology of racial feudalism from American liberalism and renew the country's commitment to values such as individual liberty, social progress, and egalitarianism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Dark Age\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how the antebellum Black liberal tradition holds vital lessons for us today as hate groups continue to align themselves with fantasies of a medieval past and openly call for a return of all-powerful monarchs, aristocrats, and nobles who rule by virtue of their race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46830024294636,"sku":"9780691252360","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2510743482434.jpg?v=1758269512"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/keidrick-roy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}