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Harry Hamilton Johnston

 
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Synopsis

Discover the Black Man’s Part in the War A bold, early 20th‑century look at how dark‑skinned peoples contributed to the Allied effort and what it means for Empire policy after the war.

This non-fiction survey examines loyalty, services rendered, and the potential roles of Africa, the Pacific, and Oceanic peoples within the British Empire. It argues for greater recognition of rights and the importance of education and governance in shaping a just, multiracial future.


  • Explains the scale and diversity of Britain’s dark-skinned subjects across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific

  • Discusses loyalty, sacrifice, and the wartime contributions of Negro, Australoid, Melanesian, and Polynesian communities

  • Argues for practical reforms in education, citizenship, and racial understanding within the Empire

  • Offers a historical perspective on colonial policy and its impact on native populations



Ideal for readers of imperial history, ethnology, and wartime leadership, who want a clear view of the period’s debates and promises.

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