{"title":"Nell Irvin Painter","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the thought-provoking works of \u003cem\u003eNell Irvin Painter\u003c\/em\u003e in our carefully curated collection. A distinguished historian and author, Painter brings a unique perspective to American history, focusing on issues of race, gender, and identity. Her meticulously researched books are essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of history and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into \u003cem\u003eSojourner Truth\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling biography that sheds light on the life of one of America's most iconic abolitionists and women's rights activists. Through detailed research, Painter offers a nuanced portrayal of Truth's life and her indelible impact on history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStanding at Armageddon\u003c\/em\u003e explores the transformative period in American history from the end of Reconstruction to the start of World War I. Painter provides a comprehensive examination of social and political upheavals, examining the forces that shaped the modern United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe History of White People\u003c\/em\u003e, Painter takes on the subject of race, offering an insightful and sometimes challenging look at the idea of \"whiteness\" throughout history. This book is an eye-opening exploration that questions long-standing assumptions and encourages readers to think critically about racial identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNell Irvin Painter's books combine scholarly rigour with accessible writing, making them a valuable addition to the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir and History \u0026amp; Military genres. Whether you're a history buff or a casual reader, her works promise to engage and enlighten.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-history-of-white-people-by-nell-irvin-painter-9780393339741","title":"The History of White People","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTelling perhaps the most important forgotten story in American history, eminent historian Nell Irvin Painter guides us through more than two thousand years of Western civilization, illuminating not only the invention of race but also the frequent praise of \"whiteness\" for economic, scientific, and political ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA story filled with towering historical figures, \u003cem\u003eThe History of White People\u003c\/em\u003e closes a huge gap in literature that has long focused on the non-white. It forcefully reminds us that the concept of \"race\" is an all-too-human invention whose meaning, importance, and reality have changed as it has been driven by a long and rich history of events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796809634028,"sku":"9780393339741","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/478293482328.jpg?v=1757110959"},{"product_id":"sojourner-truth-by-nell-irvin-painter-9781324050599","title":"Sojourner Truth","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSojourner Truth\u003c\/em\u003e: formerly enslaved person and unforgettable abolitionist of the mid-nineteenth century, a figure of imposing physique, a riveting preacher and spellbinding singer who dazzled listeners with her wit and originality. Straight-talking and unsentimental, Truth became an early national symbol for strong Black women—indeed, for all strong women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this modern classic of scholarship and sympathetic understanding, eminent historian Nell Irvin Painter goes beyond the myths, words, and photographs to uncover the life of a complex woman who was born into slavery and died a legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855835123948,"sku":"9781324050599","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11190383482659.jpg?v=1759280552"},{"product_id":"standing-at-armageddon-by-nell-irvin-painter-9781324050605","title":"Standing at Armageddon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, technological innovation made possible dramatic increases in industrial and agricultural productivity; by 1919, per-capita gross national product had soared. 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Demonstrating the ways in which racial and social hierarchies were interwoven with reform movements, she offers a lively and comprehensive view of Americans, rich and working-class, at the precipice of change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStanding at Armageddon\u003c\/em\u003e provides a deep dive into the complexities of this era, capturing the myriad struggles and transformations that shaped the United States in this pivotal period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000755503340,"sku":"9781324050605","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11190443482659.jpg?v=1763302120"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/nell-irvin-painter.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}