The Double V WWII Black Military History Truman HC Review Copy For Sale

First edition/review copy of The Double V by Rawn James Jr., exploring the Double V campaign, African American military service, protest, and the desegregation of the U.S. military during and after World War II. Includes publisher/review material. Strong collectible crossover appeal for Black history, military history, civil rights, and WWII collectors.
Advance review copy of The Double V, documenting the fight for victory abroad and equality at home during World War II—a powerful chapter in American and Black military history.
The Double V: How Wars, Protest, and Harry Truman Desegregated America’s Military
by Rawn James Jr.
This is a First U.S. Edition hardcover of The Double V, published by Bloomsbury Press (Bloomsbury Publishing).
This copy includes original Bloomsbury publisher press/review materials laid in, making it more desirable than standard retail copies.
📚 ABOUT THE BOOK
The Double V examines how World War II, Black protest movements, and political pressure converged to push President Harry S. Truman toward the historic desegregation of the U.S. military. The book connects wartime service, civil rights activism, and American political history in a compelling narrative that remains highly relevant today.
Widely used in academic and historical contexts, this title appeals to readers and collectors interested in:
U.S. history
Civil rights & desegregation
African American studies
Military and political history
📦 INCLUDED
Hardcover book (First U.S. Edition, 2013)
Original Bloomsbury Press review/marketing materials (laid in)
📐 CONDITION
Very Good condition
Binding tight and square
Pages clean and unmarked
No writing, highlighting, or library markings
Dust jacket present with light shelf wear only
Press materials clean and intact
Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.
📌 NOTES
Authentic publisher-issued press materials
Not a library or ex-library copy
Ships securely and well protected