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New Textbook Redefines Mississippi's Complex History

9/10/2025

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The new Mississippi history textbook, “Mississippi: Our History Our Home,” has been reviewed.
Authored by Kenneth Anthony from Mississippi State University, it updates David Sansing’s “A Place Called Mississippi.”
The book features accessible language and beautiful illustrations.
It aims to present a comprehensive view of Mississippi’s history beyond racial conflict and poverty.
The review highlights the importance of understanding the complexities of the state's past.

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Story summary

The new Mississippi history textbook, “Mississippi: Our History Our Home,” has been reviewed.
Authored by Kenneth Anthony from Mississippi State University, it updates David Sansing’s “A Place Called Mississippi.”
The book features accessible language and beautiful illustrations.
It aims to present a comprehensive view of Mississippi’s history beyond racial conflict and poverty.
The review highlights the importance of understanding the complexities of the state's past.