James (1901-1989), who was born in Trinidad and lived in both London and the U.S., chronicles the revolt of black laborers against occupiers and slave owners in Haiti, the United States, and Africa, placing black people at the center of world events leading the proletariat revolution. Originally published in 1938 as A History of Negro Revolt, the 2012 reprint adds an introduction by Robin Kelley (USC). Annotation 2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
