A review by claire_michelle18
Black and British: A Forgotten History by David Olusoga

5.0

This book should be on the curriculum for every child in this country. I have a history degree, I've studied modern British history, and I learnt more about the history of black British citizens from this book than I ever learnt in a classroom. Incredibly well written, incredibly researched, this is probably the most important history book I've ever read.

EDIT: On my second read of this book, all of the above remains true. David Olusoga writes compelling and readable history about the complex history of race and racism in the UK. Absolutely essential reading.