Covering hong kong, the anniversary of the peterloo massacre, porcine inebriation and the battle of algiers, nine historians select their favourite books of the. Africa has been global for millennia, but its history is too often eclipsed by narratives that focus on slavery and its abolition. The 10 best contemporary african books culture the. To which are added, the authors journey to abomey, the capital. The guardian compiles a list of the top african history books. He is the hostexecutive producer of the african history network show which can be heard on thursdays, 8pm11pm est on. He was also editor of unescos eight volume history of africa series. Blacks africa history memoirs of the reign of bossa ahadee, king of dahomy, an inland country of guiney. Earlier this week, we published an introductory timeline of africa from 1900 to 2011 mapping when various nation states became independent. Books for africa was recently profiled in two of atlantas major media outlets, the atlanta journalconstitution and wsbtv 2 atlanta, for its work supporting medical personnel in africa with needed medical resource books during the coronavirus pandemic, as well as assisting students with books during school closures. The 10 best contemporary african books culture the guardian. King leopolds ghost by adam hochschild, the fate of africa. In the 19th century, american theatres provided the stage for a war between high and low culture. Bbc history magazine asked a panel of historians to nominate their.
Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. It documents a selection of important events in african american history, beginning with any day you choose to start with. What are some great books on african history pre and post. Everyone should read this book to grasp the complexities and differences in cultural and political outlook in north africa as opposed to north america. A centenary history 18761976, for which he won the noma award for publishing in africa in 1997. Dec 03, 2009 north africa has been a vital crossroads throughout history, serving as a connection between africa, asia, and europe. Weve searched high and low to find the most compelling and wellwritten books about africa. African national congress anc, the oldest black now multiracial political organization in south africa.
Popular african history books showing 150 of 2,433 king leopolds ghost kindle edition by. This volume is the second in a series of books dealing with africa united states relations. Proposals for equitable partnership 2007, was also published under the auspices of the african. Bold textthis category is for articles on history books with africa as a topic. Pages in category history books about africa the following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. Like this one, our first book, stakes in africa united states relations. The list, compiled by the guardians global development team consists of classics like adam hochschilds king leopolds ghost and colin mcevedys the penguin atlas of african history, alongside more. Myth or reality by cheikh anta diop you can also watch his interview on youtube. The title is fairly self explanatory, but i think it gives a good analysis of the events. Africafocus bulletin may 14, 2009 090514 reposted from sources cited below editors note this issue of africafocus features brief notices of 15 books published so far in 2009 that i think africafocus readers are likely to be interested in. List of books and articles about african history online. Keep reading below to see some of our favourite finds.
Named one of the top 10 best african american books of 2009 by kam williams internationally renowned book, film and music critic considered to be the most important book published in the eleven year history of the company, african. Online shopping for ancient roman history books in the books store. List of books and articles about african national congress. Prominent in its opposition to apartheid, the organization began as a nonviolent civilrights group. In a book that may lead scholars to reimagine the concept of western civilization, incorporating the role north african peoples played in. We seek to be a venue for interdisciplinary approaches, diverse perspectives, and original research in the humanities and social sciences. Amongst his many books and papers on modern and colonial history, he is author of the monographs mfantsipim and the making of ghana. Part travelogue, part contemporary history, it is a portrait of a continent that sometimes seems hellbent on destroying itself, and of people who are as courageous as they are longsuffering. Over a long and distinguished career, david philip published some of the great luminaries of african and south african literature, including nobel prize laureates nadine gordimer and wole soyinka, guy butler and mongane wally serote, becoming what the former. Africa is the birthplace of humankind and knowing its history is essential for understanding the global society thats grown around it. May 23, 2014 im currently in the process of reading king leopolds ghost, by adam hochschild. At one, we love that books give us the opportunity to view historical events, cultures, dayto day living, and development issues from a personal perspective. African hominins date from at least 4 million years ago.
The first palestinian intifada and nonviolent resistance by mary e. A journal of method focuses on historiographical and methodological concerns and publishes textual analysis and criticism, historiographical essays, bibliographical essays, archival reports and articles on the role of theory and nonhistorical data in historical investigation. Books for africa s hardworking atlanta staff took time to talk with tom regan of wsbtv atlanta. Over a long and distinguished career, david philip published some of the great luminaries of african and south african literature, including nobel prize laureates nadine gordimer and wole soyinka, guy butler and mongane wally serote, becoming. Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with etextbooks and. In the 1940s and 50s it joined with other groups in promoting strikes and civil disobedience among the emerging urban black workforce. New africa books history starts with david philip publishers, which was founded in 1971 by marie philip and her late husband david. The diary of a settler in the east africa campaign. Africa in the 19th century benns world histories by halladay, eric and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. We have compiled a list of some of our favourites that have stood out over the years find more books about africa to add to your reading list here from reading them in the corridors of school to watching the films based on them to recommendations by friends and oprah. Aug 25, 2012 aminatta forna 2010fornas memoir, the devil that danced on the water, was a daughters search for the truth of a murdered fathers last days, and for a country sierra leone lost. It is slightly israelbiased, as most books on the subject of 1967 are, but it is easily the best way to get into the wars history as one can find. My project, today in african american history, is a collection of information i have assembled over the years in my love for the african american culture.
The third edition has been revised and updated in the light of recent research and provides expanded coverage of modern africa. Here, youll discover resources on the continents prominent historical figures, complex racial politics, and turbulent military past. The 10 best contemporary african books the 10 best contemporary african books. I thought that if i was going to choose five books on roman history i really had to. Paradoxically, however, the regions historical significance has been chronically underestimated. South african history on this day today in history. North africa has been a vital crossroads throughout history, serving as a connection between africa, asia, and europe. Here, youll discover resources on the continents prominent historical figures. We like africa and we like books so what better to feature in todays blog than books about africa.
African history teens, history teens, books barnes. Sometimes, these objectives define the genre of books some publishers publish while others, undertake general publishing without bias. Nile valley contributions to civilization anthony browder 2. Im currently in the process of reading king leopolds ghost, by adam hochschild. What are the best books on african history and african culture. Jul 14, 2011 which african history books would you recommend. Since then, the literature on the history of africa has grown considerably in both scope and quality, and many new themes have appeared. Its black history month, which means there are plenty of lists floating around these days about african american history. The awards are for book of the year, awarded for a first or second book, historical picture researcher of the year, an undergraduate dissertation. Take a quick look back at five centuries of great writing. Since its debut in 1995, the magazine has provided readers with informative and engaging writings in forest history. Early history to 1500 africa has the longest human history of any continent. Indiana university press africa today iu press journals. Suggested readings these are not the only books you should read be sure to check out our dvd list we have available from some of these authors 1.
The book is about the belgian colonization of the congo and how it came about, and the international human rights movement that arose as a result of news of belgian. For a change of pace, heres a selection of ya novels about african american teens of today, written by african american writers. Ghanaian history on this day today in history, film. Libraries are destroyed, the pope is captured and thousands are killed. Books for africa has sent more than 41 million books over the last 30 years to 53 different countries, where students say the variety of titles have made them enthusiastic readers.
A history of fifty years of independence by martin meredith. Michael imhotep is the president of the african history network which focuses on educating, empowering and inspiring people of african descent throughout the diaspora and around the world. After two years of careful consideration, robert mccrum has concluded his selection of the 100 greatest nonfiction books of all time. The guardian has supplemented their interactive timeline of africas modern political history with a list of books that they think best tell the africas stories.
What particular emperors would make the headlines for one of todays gossip. South african history on this day today in history, film. Today in african history june 14th how africa news. What are the best books on african history and african. Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader. History africa 19th century abebooks shop for books. A history of fifty years of independence by martin meredit. Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with etextbooks and digital materials. Adam hochschild shelved 76 times as african history. This successful student text is now supported by a companion website. History today the worlds leading serious history magazine. Learn more about our origins and our mission to end the african book famine, and hear from members of our volunteer army about why volunteering at bfa is meaningful to them. The longmanhistory today judges werent the only ones moved by. In the 1940s and 50s it joined with other groups in promoting strikes and civil disobedience among the emerging urban.
This is a concise and clear history of north africa, the ancient civilizations, the nomadic tribes and cultures and the political geography that lead to todays news coverage of all these countries. Today in history is a chronological timetable of historical facts in the areas of military, politics, science, music, sports, arts, entertainment and more. Considering the long history of publishing in nigeria, one would expect that today, the business should be. In the tradition of john gunthers inside africa, the africans is an extraordinary combination of analysis and adventure. Dec 19, 2017 at one, we love that books give us the opportunity to view historical events, cultures, day today living, and development issues from a personal perspective.
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