Summary:
The book explores the history and achievements of ancient African civilizations and their global impact, delving into archaeological findings, cultural practices, and the contributions of black people to the development of human civilization from prehistoric times through the early classical era. It aims to provide a comprehensive account of black history, challenging traditional narratives and highlighting the often overlooked or marginalized role of Africans in world history.
Key points:
1. Black Civilizations: The book argues that the earliest civilizations were mainly Black or African, countering the Eurocentric historical view.
Books similar to "When the World was Black Part One":
100 Amazing Facts About the Negro with Complete Proof
J. A. Rogers
1491
Charles C. Mann
Destruction of Black Civilization
Chancellor Williams
The History of the Ancient World
Susan Wise Bauer
The Penguin History of the World
J M Roberts|Odd Arne Westad
Afropean
Johny Pitts
The African Origin of Civilization
Cheikh Anta Diop|Mercer Cook
The History Book
DK
Four Hundred Souls
Ibram X. Kendi, Keisha N. Blain
Black and British
David Olusoga