by Colin Grant · Vintage · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780099501459
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This is the definitive biography of Marcus Garvey, written by Colin Grant. Garvey was a prominent figure in the first half of the 20th century, known as the 'Black Moses'. He organized the first International Convention of the Negro Peoples of the World and founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association. Through his speeches and his 'Back to Africa' program, he captivated many people. However, his life ended in poverty and exile after spending time in prison in the United States and Jamaica. Colin Grant narrates Garvey's life, his business failures, failed negotiations, and his tragic death.
Colin Grant is a British writer of Jamaican origin, who is the author of several books, including a 2008 biography of Marcus Garvey entitled Negro with a Hat: The Rise and Fall of Marcus Garvey and His Dream of Mother Africa and a 2012 memoir, Bageye at the Wheel. Grant is also a historian, Associate Fellow in the Centre for Caribbean Studies and was a BBC radio producer.
