Black Britannia: A History of Blacks in BritainJohnson Publishing Company, 1972 - 316 pages Historical study of the African and West Indian Black in the UK from 1594 to 1971 - covers forced labour as domestic workers, legal status, racial discrimination, race relations, racial conflict, racial policy, White attitudes, negro associations, immigration, social integration, employment (incl. As performers, writers, physicians, nurses, etc.), etc. Illustrations and references. |
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Page 125
... Cribb , who was boxing champion of England . This grandiose claim by Molineaux was looked upon as rank impertinence by the British box- ing fraternity . Cribb exclaimed that it was unthinkable " that an unknown man from America where ...
... Cribb , who was boxing champion of England . This grandiose claim by Molineaux was looked upon as rank impertinence by the British box- ing fraternity . Cribb exclaimed that it was unthinkable " that an unknown man from America where ...
Page 126
... Cribb supporters . It deserves a detailed account because it illustrates the prej- udice which tarnished the good name of " Old England . " There were four former champions near the ringside : Dan Mendoza , " Gentleman " Jackson , Jim ...
... Cribb supporters . It deserves a detailed account because it illustrates the prej- udice which tarnished the good name of " Old England . " There were four former champions near the ringside : Dan Mendoza , " Gentleman " Jackson , Jim ...
Page 127
... Cribb wins . " But it was not . At the call for the next round , Molineaux rushed out of his corner and unleashed a hail of blows at Cribb's head . Bang went the English champion's left into the Virginian's face and for the third time ...
... Cribb wins . " But it was not . At the call for the next round , Molineaux rushed out of his corner and unleashed a hail of blows at Cribb's head . Bang went the English champion's left into the Virginian's face and for the third time ...
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Courtesans and Blackamoors | 5 |
Bread and Liberty in Old England | 12 |
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