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Last updated November 12, 2026

These terms cover your purchase of the ebook They Were Ready: The Black Americans Who Fought Back by Julian the Historian (“the book”). By buying the book you agree to them.

Who sells the book

The book is sold and delivered through Gumroad. Gumroad processes your payment and sends your download link, and its own terms of service also apply to your purchase.

What you get

A digital copy of the book in two formats, EPUB and PDF, available for download immediately after payment and kept in your Gumroad library so you can download it again. No physical item is shipped.

Price

The price is shown on this website and on the Gumroad checkout before you pay. During the launch period the book is offered at a reduced launch price until the date shown on this site; after that date the regular price applies. The price charged at checkout is the price you pay.

Your licence

When you buy the book you receive a personal, non-transferable licence to read it on your own devices and to print it for your own personal or family use. You may not resell, share, upload, or distribute the files, in whole or in part, without written permission. Brief quotations for reviews or discussion are welcome.

Refunds

If the book isn’t for you, email [email protected] within 30 days of purchase and you will receive a full refund through Gumroad.

About the content

The book is a work of history. It contains no invented dialogue, and sources are listed at the end of every chapter, with notes where records disagree. Some chapters describe historical violence directly.

Copyright

The book, its cover, and the text and design of this website are © 2026 Julian the Historian. All rights reserved.

Contact

Questions about your order or these terms: [email protected].