W. E. B. Du Bois (1868-1963) was an influential sociologist, historian, and social activist whose acclaimed writings include The Souls of Black Folk, Black Reconstruction, and Dusk of Dawn. He was one of the founders of the NAACP and his works and legacy remain cornerstones in social history.
William S. King is author of the award-winning To Raise Up a Nation: John Brown, Frederick Douglass, and the Making of a Free Country, named a Choice Outstanding Academic Title.