AFRICA SEL. AUTHORS ON CLASSICAL AFRIKAN HISTORY
SELECTED AUTHORS ON CLASSICAL AFRIKAN HIST, & COSMOLOGY, SCIENCE
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A Chronology of the Bible
by Yosef Ben-Jochannan A chronology of the Bible (first published in 1972) is perhaps his most popular work. Originally prepared at the request of a group of Harlem-based ministers, Chronology documents the African origins of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Dr. Ben traces significant influences, developments, and people that have shaped and provided the foundation for the holy books used in these religions |
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A History of the Guyanese Working People, 1881-1905
by Walter Rodney From the Publisher:
A HISTORY OF THE GUYANESE WORKING PEOPLE, 1881-1905 will stand alone as a landmark study of the profound social upheaval that characterized Guyanese society in the years following emancipation. Anyone interested in the problems of underdeveloped nations, labor control, and the after-effects of colonialism and imperialism will appreciate the significance of this work. |
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A Short History of the World
by H. G. Wells From the Publisher These first real humans beings we know of in Europe appear already to have belonged to one or other of at least two very distinct races. One of these races was of a very high type indeed; it was tall and big brained. One of the women's skulls found exceeds in capacity that of the average man to-day. One of the men's skeletons is over six feet in height. The physical type resembled that of the North American Indian.... They were savages, but savages of a high order.-from "The First True Men" When H. G. Wells published this popular history of planet Earth in 1922, the highest off the surface humans had reached was seven miles, barely 37,000 feet; the best guess at the planet's age was merely "more than" 2 billion years; the beginnings of organic life on Earth were still little understood. But with all the confidence of his immense genius and wide-ranging appreciation for all things scientific, Wells presents a readable, concise survey of the state of knowledge at his time about the planet and human presence upon it. Wells asks that you read this hefty 1922 work-adapted from his two-volume Outline of History, published in 1920-"straightforwardly almost as a novel is read," and indeed, this story of Earth, from its very formation and the first appearance of homo sapiens through the Russian Revolution and the reconstruction after World War I, reads like the most thrilling adventure story ever told. Though it has been factually supplanted by scholarship that came after it, this remains an engaging history, a classic of science fact from one of the fathers of modern science fiction. British author HERBERT GEORGE WELLS (1866-1946) is best known for his groundbreaking science fiction novels The Time Machine (1895), The Invisible Man (1897), and The War of the Worlds (1898). |
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A Tribute to African Civilization
by Kasala Kamara Kasala Kamara is a political scientist, lecturer, educator, journalist, consultant, and graduate of the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine (BSc in Government; post-graduate Diploma in International Relations; MSc in International Relations) He visited the continent of Africa in 1983 as the official delegate of Trinidad and Tobago in a conference hosted by the International Organisation of Journalists (IOJ) in Luanda, Angola. He was one of the presenters in the conference “The African from the Golden Ages to the Challenge of the 21st Century” in 1987 hosted by the Caribbean Institute of Race Relations and the Caribbean Institute of Justice in commemoration of Emancipation. His latest work is the product of the radio series “A Tribute to African Civilization” which he produced and narrated in his capacity as the Director of the Caribbean Institute of Regional Affairs and International Relations. Kamara is currently a Lecturer in Advanced Level History and Economics at the Southern Community College in San Fernando. He is also the Principal of the Sando Educational Workshop, a school he founded in 1990. |
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Aegyptica
by Manetho
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Africa in History
by Basil Davidson From the Publisher:
Prior to the original publication of Africa in History, the history and development of Africa had been measured by the European concept of "civilization," applying a Eurocentric approach to African art and literature. Basil Davidson's landmark work presents the inner growth of Africa and its worldwide significance, the internal dynamic of its old civilizations and their links with Asia, Europe and America, as well as the development of specific areas, tribes and cultures. From accounts of the days of the green Sahara and the great iron age, the earliest Portuguese colonization, the coming of slavery and the subsequent legacy of violence and mistrust, the growth of Islam in the north and the cults of the Congo, the sophistication of art and architecture, and the pattern behind social and tribal mores, the entire picture of the continent emerges. This revised edition reflects the recent astonishing changes in South Africa, including the release of Nelson Mandela. |
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Africa's Gift to America: The Afro-American in the Making and Saving of the United States
by J A Rogers Africa's Gift to America is another classic which should be added to the library of every serious student of African American history. He lays out in clear and fascinating detail the role of the African American from the founding of the nation in the 17th century through the Revolutionary War period to the Civil War and early Post-Civil War era. His use of first hand documents such as newspapers, magazines, political cartoons, journals, and his extensive citation to then-comtemporary historical works is materfully woven to create a rich historical tapestry. His mentioning of obscure historical facts such as the Corwin Amendment, the rejected original form of the 13th Amendment that would have preserved rather than abolished slavery, as well as the role of slave Jo Anderson in creatingg the McCormick reaper, are but a small sampling of the treasures within this invaluable volume. |
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Africa: Mother of Western Civilization
by Yosef Ben-Jochannan In lecture/essay format, Dr. Ben identifies and corrects myths about the inferiority and primitiveness of the indigenous African peoples and their descendants. Order Africa Mother of Western Civilization here. |
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African American Folktales (Stories from the American Mosaic)
Publisher: Greenwood Press
African American culture has long been recognized for its richness and breadth. Central to that tradition is a large body of folklore, which continues to figure prominently in literature, film, and popular culture. Written for students and general readers, this book conveniently gathers and comments on nearly 50 African American folktales. Included are fictional tales, legends, myths, and personal experience narratives. These exemplify the vast diversity of African American culture and language. The tales are grouped in thematic sections on origins; heroes, heroines, villains, and fools; society and conflict; and the supernatural. Among the tales are: How Jackal Became an Outcast Clever Jack Owl and Blacksnake Courted by the Devil And many more. Each tale is introduced by a brief headnote, and the volume closes with a selected, general bibliography. Students learning about literature and language will gain a greater understanding of African American oral traditions, while students of history will learn more about African American culture.
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