Of Monarchs and Black Barons - James A. Riley - Bog

This anthology provides insights into black baseball between 1884 and 1947, examining the socio-economic and political conditions that created this remarkably distinctive institution, and spotlighting players who characterised its special flavor and spirit. Based on forty years of research and hundreds of interviews with surviving participants and observers, these articles preserve a crucial time in US history and provide a new perspective on the Negro Leagues.