Black Empire - Paperback

by George S. Schuyler (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)

What would happen if Marcus Garvey had achieved his dreams by force? Satirizing one of the most influential figures of twentieth century Black America, George S. Schuyler's Black Empire is a remarkable look into the complicated politics of race and class.

After witnessing a murder in Harlem, the promising young Black journalist, Carl Slater, is kidnapped by the incredibly charismatic but deranged Dr. Belsidus. Having secretly formed a Black Internationale, the doctor has plans to upset alliances between Europe and the United States when the time is right. As Carl slowly discovers the depth of the doctor's insanity and witnesses the fallout from the ensuing revolution, he watches as the dream of an Africa for Africans is fully realized but questions the cost.

Professionally typeset with a beautifully designed cover, this edition of Black Empire reimagines a classic of satire and Black speculative fiction for the modern reader.

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Part satire and part speculative fiction, George S. Schuyler's Black Empire follows the trials of Carl Slater after he is kidnapped by the incredibly charismatic but deranged Dr. Belsidus for witnessing a murder. Slowly discovering the depth of the doctor's insanity and the many moving pieces of his plans of revolution, Carl watches as the dream of an Africa for Africans is fully realized.