This book by the independent scholar, Lievin Mboma, is a
comprehensive account of African Americans before and during the
Civil War, organized around the loosely-defined framework of "law
enforcement." In that definition, African Americans served in
antebellum militias and plantation justice systems in the south as
well as in the execution of justice in some northern states. During
the Civil War, African Americans were soldiers, guards in prison
camps, scouts, spies and informants among other duties. The book
contains a wealth of information and fascinating accounts of
specific individuals in diverse roles. Overall the book is a solid
contribution to our knowledge of nineteenth-century African
American history.Dr. James Quirin, History Professor at Fisk
University W.E.B. Du Bois Honors Program Well researched
and highly informative, The Employment of African Americans in
Law Enforcement, 1800-1865 represents an excellent foray into
an area of black history seldom explored or recognized. If nothing
else, Mboma's work will stimulate and encourage scholars to rethink
the interchange between free blacks and whites in antebellum
American society. Tom Kanon, Ph.D., author of
Tennesseans at War 1812-1815: Andrew Jackson, the Creek War,
and the Battle of New Orleans Critique: An
impressively produced and seminal work of original scholarship,
"The Employment of African Americans in Law Enforcement, 1803-1865"
is exceptionally well written, organized and presented. While an
especially and unreservedly recommended addition to community and
academic library 19th Century American Law Enforcement collections
in general, and 19th Century African American History supplemental
studies lists in particular, it should be noted for the personal
reading lists of students, academia, and non-specialist general
readers that "The Employment of African Americans in Law
Enforcement, 1803-1865" is also available in a digital book format
(Kindle, $8.69). Paul T. Vogel
Reviewer
Midwest Book Review
278 Orchard Drive
Oregon, WI 53575-1129
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