An Introduction to African Civilizations - Couverture souple

Jackson, John G; Huggins, Willis Nathaniel

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1614278490 ISBN 13 : 9781614278498

Editeur : Martino Fine Books, 2015

Synopsis

2015 Reprint of 1937 Edition. Full Facsimile of the original edition. Not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. This edition reprints the original publication of 1937 and not later editions. At the time of its publications Jackson's work constituted a new approach to African history, from prehistoric to modern times, focusing on the contributions of African civilization to the cultural evolution of early Europe. "The picture we get today of Africa in past ages from the history taught in our schools is that Africans were savages and that, although Europeans invaded their lands and made slaves of them, they were in a way conferring a great favor on them, since they brought to them the blessings of Christian civilization," writes John G. Jackson. With brilliantly objective scholarship, Jackson obliterates that picture and presents one infinitely more rich. This book challenges all the standard approaches to African history, from the dawn of prehistory to the resurgent Africa of today. It will challenge the parochial historian, devastate the theoretical pretensions of white supremacists, and expand intellectual horizons. It is a fascinating book to be read and reread by the layman and the scholar for pleasure and knowledge.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Jackson was a highly respected historian and author. He lived and taught for many years in Chicago.

John Henrik Clarke was born in 1915 in Union Springs, Alabama, and was brought up in Columbus, Georgia. Editor, lecturer, writer, and teacher, Dr. Clarke lived in New York City from 1933 until his death in 1998.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This work challenges all the standard approaches to the saga of African history, from the dawn of prehistory to the modern resurgent Africa of today.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Martino Fine Books
• Date d'édition: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1614278490
• ISBN 13: 9781614278498
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 244
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible