Race, War and Nationalism. A Social History of West Indians in the First World War

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Glenford, Howe, Race, War and Nationalism. A Social History of West Indians in the First World War. Kingston, Jamaica: Ian Randle, 2002 (vi+270 pages).

The work Race, War and Nationalism comprehensively explores the multi-dimensional experiences of Caribbean blacks from their recruitment in the British West Indies to their participation in World War One. This includes negative interactions with whites in the military which undoubtedly radically transformed the blacks' perception of Britain.

One of the noteworthy aspects of the study is its avoidance of parochialism. There is the continuous emphasis on the interconnectedness among the local, regional and international …