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This volume represents a new departure in the examination of Egypt's place in the African context. It brings together the latest research of the 1980s on Nile Valley civilizations, what they achieved, and their impact on Africa and the world. The authors take an "Afrocentric" in contrast to a "Eurocentric" perspective in their studies of the birthplace of civilization. This volume includes sections on the race and origin of the ancient Egyptians, black dynasties and rulers, Egyptian science and philosophy, and great Egyptologists. It sheds new light on neglected aspects of history. Ivan Van Sertima is professor of African studies, Rutgers University, and editor of the Journal of African Civilizations. He is the author of They Came Before Columbus: The African Presence in Ancient America, winner of the Clarence L. Holte International Prize.
The classic history of Africa from the green Sahara and the Iron Age through the 20th century. Basil Davidson's Africa in History was a landmark in the restoration of African history. For centuries the myth had prevailed that Africa had no history prior to direct contact with European "civilization". This new edition of Basil Davidson's book not only eradicated these myths, but takes account of much of the most recent scholarship about native African civilizations.
Author : E. Jefferson Murphy Publisher : New York : Crowell Page : 462 pages File Size : 53,7 Mb Release : 1972 Category : History ISBN : UOM:39015054040103
Introduction to the Study of African Clasical [sic] Civilizations by Runoko Rashidi Pdf
This book was conceived as a study guide and text book for the student of African civilizations globally. It is broken down into four sections: Nile Valley Civilizations (ancient Egypt) in which a short history of Ramses, the royal dynasties, the geography, and a wide-ranging, selected bibliography of Kemet (ancient Egypt) is offered; The African Presence in Asia in which the author analyses the work of Cheikh Anta Diop on Asia, adding significantly to our knowledge of the area, a selected bibliography, The Dalits (untouchables) of India; the most startling information in this book is the author's evidence of The African Presence in Prehistoric America which goes back to 30,000 years ago. This essay is based on the innovative archaeology of Harold Sterling Gladwin and is accomplished with careful attention to detail. Here the author also examines the prehistorical presence of Africans in Britain, based on the work of MacRitchie.
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.
Black Athena Revisited by Mary R. Lefkowitz,Guy MacLean Rogers Pdf
Was Western civilization founded by ancient Egyptians and Phoenicians? Can the ancient Egyptians usefully be called black? Did the ancient Greeks borrow religion, science, and philosophy from the Egyptians and Phoenicians? Have scholars i
Not Out of Africa Revisited by Aylmer von Fleischer Pdf
This book has systematically demolished many of Mary Lefkowitz's myths. This book proves that Socrates, Cleopatra, Terence, Aesop, and other ancient personalities were indeed Blacks; that Alexandria was built on the site of an ancient Egyptian city known as Rhacotis, where a town existed with its own library before the Library of Alexandria was built. This book also proves that Pythagoras, Plato and indeed many Greeks studied in Egypt. This is an important book that proves that the so-called Afrocentric claims are rooted in historical reality.
The Production of History and Culture in Africa Revisited by Viera Pawliková-Vilhanová Pdf
The study traces the history of the writing of African history since the 1950s when African history became radically redefined and reassessed and African historical studies started to move beyond the limitations of the previous historical scholarship. It attempts to reflect some of the difficulties specific to the study of African history, to assess some of the developments and issues regarding the constitution of African history as a field of academic specialisation in Africa and outside the continent, to consider the traditions of African history writing and the theoretical and ideological debates about past, present and future challenges African historical studies have been facing, concentrating mainly on historical research and writing in some regions of sub-Saharan Africa, Anglophone and Francophone.
A Tribute to African Civilization by Kasala Kamara Pdf
In sharp refreshing contrast to the punch drunk propaganda hurled against Africa and its offspring, Kasala Kamara has authored a cultural literary showpiece of Africa and all of its glory. This comprehensive compendium clarifies the call to acknowledge Diaspora interconnection and the need for unification. Sene Press is to be commended for dedicating resources to this much needed work. Kamara selects the best in literary quotes/references on Africa to soundly defeat confusing religious/political dogma/indoctrination. He sites the great works of Dr. Yosef ben-Jochannan, George G. M. James, Steven Biko, Dr. John Henrik Clarke, Amos Wilson, and many others. The reader need not worry about cross references since this modest book of 133 pages has over 100 references of African and non-African reputable scholars. This African literary gem though highly concentrated is an extremely smooth flowing and well compartmentalized read suited for classrooms or independent researchers alike. Its reader-friendly format makes for an excellent introductory book on Africa by covering such diverse subjects as law, politics, science, and cultural customs to name a few. After reading this book readers will insist that the greatest international monetary debt and homage is owed to Africa. Kamara states and proves that "Africa is rightfully known as the birthplace of humanity, the cradle of civilization." The "Re-emergence of Africa as a world power" as Kamara boldly affirms is sure to follow.
The African Origin of Civilization by Cheikh Anta Diop,Mercer Cook Pdf
Now in its 30th printing, this classic presents historical, archaeological, and anthropological evidence to support the theory that ancient Egypt was a black civilization.
