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Born in Blackness: Africa, Africans, and the Making of the Modern World, 1471 to the Second World War by Howard W. French is a transformative exploration of African history that will redefine your understanding of our contemporary world.
This groundbreaking book offers a compelling narrative that spans six centuries, intricately weaving together meticulous research with poignant personal accounts. French's captivating storytelling connects the rich tapestry of medieval Africa to the rise of European economic dominance and the formation of American democracy.
Within its pages, readers will uncover:
With the precision of a detective, French reveals the hidden ties between the trades of gold, tobacco, sugar, and cotton, illuminating the tragic saga of millions forcibly displaced from Africa to the New World. This essential perspective sheds light on the complex and often dehumanizing relationships that have shaped our modern reality.
Born in Blackness is not merely a history book; it is a vital resource for anyone seeking to comprehend the intricate dynamics of global history and its lasting implications today. Experience this gripping journey through time and reclaim narratives that have long been marginalized.
ISBN: | 9781324092407 |
Author: | Howard W. French |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | WW Norton & Co |
Publisher: | WW Norton & Co |
Dimensions: | 139 x 208 x 28 mm |
Publication Date: | 25 October, 2022 |
Pagination: | 544 pages, 20 black-and-white images and 4 maps |
Weight: | 426g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’