Motherland : A Journey through 500,000 Years of African Culture and Identity by Luke Pepera 9781398707368

Motherland : A Journey through 500,000 Years of African Culture and Identity
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In 'Motherland', Luke Pepera, a promising young historian, embarks on an ambitious odyssey...
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In 'Motherland', Luke Pepera, a promising young historian, embarks on an ambitious odyssey through half a million years of African history. This captivating debut weaves together personal narrative and sweeping historical analysis to craft a fresh perspective on African culture and identity.

Pepera grapples with profound questions that resonate with people of African descent: What defines us? Where do our roots lie? How might our understanding of identity shift when viewed through the lens of deep history? With scholarly rigour and engaging prose, he delves into diverse aspects of African heritage, from nomadic traditions to matriarchal societies.

The narrative introduces readers to a cast of fascinating historical figures, including Mansa Musa, renowned as history's wealthiest individual, and the formidable Kandake Queen Amanirenas, who triumphed over Roman forces in Nubia. Pepera deftly connects past and present, exploring how the public response to actor Chadwick Boseman's passing reflected Yoruba beliefs about ancestral reverence, and tracing the evolution of rap battles to their origins in African oral traditions.

Intertwining meticulous research with personal reflections on his Ghanaian ancestry, Pepera presents a comprehensive and beautifully crafted account of the myriad stories that have shaped the African continent. 'Motherland' is a masterful achievement that promises to elevate our understanding of Africa's oft-overlooked histories and redefine our perception of African identity.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781398707368
Book Author: Luke Pepera
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Book Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Book Dimensions: 161 x 243 x 27 cm
Book Publication Date: 2025-01-30
Book Pagination: 272 pages, 1 x 8 page colour inset
Book Weight: 486g
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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.’

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