The First Eight: A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars | 48 ratings

Price: 23.98

Last update: 01-20-2026


Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎Little, Brown and Company
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎November 11, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎0316572748
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎978-0316572743
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎1.04 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎6.3 x 1 x 9.55 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank:#284 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
    • Black & African American Biographies
    • Political Leader Biographies
    • U.S. State & Local History
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.84.8 out of 5 stars(48)

Top reviews from the United States

  • An outstanding reprise of our history
    Jim Clyburn has outdone himself with this piercing correlation o f parallel realities that are evident when we review the dynamics that occurred during the "reconstruction" period of the timeframe between1865-1880 and into the twentieth century, and compare them with the dynamics we are experiencing in the twenty first century. He sounds a clear warning to us, reminding us that if we ignore our history we may be destined to repeat it.
  • Story of a great man
    Wonderful insight into a humble man who made a big difference for his constituents and our nation.
  • Great book with amazing history!
    This book is a must read if you love history! It's truly amazing how one enslaved man changed the course of the civil war.
  • important subject
    Important subject. Gave as gift.
  • Important Historical Events
    A must read for all. Learning about the initial Black Congressmen beginning the Era of Reconstruction was both humbling and inspiring.
  • could history repeat itself
    It is an altering book that history could repeat itself at any time by remembering the past the good and the evil.
  • Must read
    So interesting about South Carolina black congressman in the past. Historical stories of the men who worked so hard for freedom.
  • Amazing!
    An outstanding read by an amazing leader.

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