Born in Blackness : Africa, Africans, and the Making of the Modern World, 1471 to the Second World War by Howard W. French 9781324092407

Born in Blackness : Africa, Africans, and the Making of the Modern World, 1471 to the Second World War

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In this masterful chronicle spanning six centuries, Pulitzer Prize finalist Howard W. French...
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In this masterful chronicle spanning six centuries, Pulitzer Prize finalist Howard W. French unveils a captivating tapestry of African history, seamlessly blending meticulous research with poignant personal accounts. With the precision of a detective and the eloquence of a storyteller, French unravels the intricate threads connecting medieval and emerging Africa to the rise of European economic dominance, the establishment of American democracy, and the realisation of Enlightenment ideals—all rooted in Europe's complex and often dehumanising relationship with the so-called "dark continent".

Born in Blackness breathes new life into the long-suppressed narratives of pivotal African historical figures, rescuing their legacies from centuries of deliberate obscurity. From the opulent medieval African emperors who forged trade links with Asia to the valiant 17th-century Kongo monarchs who stood defiant against European powers, and the courageous ex-slaves who liberated Haiti, French's narrative is a gripping journey through time. With the keen eye of an investigator, he uncovers the hidden connections between the trades in gold, tobacco, sugar, and cotton—and the most significant "commodity" of all: the millions of souls forcibly transported from Africa to the New World. In doing so, French presents a compelling case for how these reclaimed histories are essential to understanding our present global landscape.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781324092407
Book Author: Howard W. French
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Book Publisher: WW Norton & Co
Book Dimensions: 139 x 208 x 28 cm
Book Publication Date: 2022-10-25
Book Pagination: 544 pages, 20 black-and-white images and 4 maps
Book Weight: 430g

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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.

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