Books published by University of Illinois Press

A collection of stories of black women who were not slaves during the era of slavery.

Like rock n' roll, bluegrass exploded out of a post-World War II atmosphere in which more Americans opened their ears to more different kinds of music than ever before. This title capture the story of this dynamic and beloved music.

A collection of poems which includes an account of the poet's life, along with photos and explanatory notes.

Presents the collected works of Vincent Ferrini, known as the people's poet of the 20th century.

Presents a comparative examination of NYC and London's dockworkers rank-and-file union members movements to successfully challenged union hierarchy and nation-states. This work examines the dynamics of work and work stoppage, showing how issues of race, organized crime, and union affiliation, shaped waterfront uprisings.

Contains the translations of "The Origin of the Moral Sensations" and "Psychological Observations", the two most important works by the German philosopher Paul Re that present Re's moral philosophy, which influenced the ideas of his close friend Friedrich Nietzsche considerably.

The 1936 Olympic Games played a key role in the development of both Hitler's Third Reich and international sporting competition. This volume offers an analysis of Germany's preparations for the Games and the attempts by the Nazi regime to allay the international concerns about Hitler's racist ideals and expansionist ambitions.