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The Second Emancipation

Nkrumah, Pan-Africanism, and Global Blackness at High Tide

de Howard W. French ...

**Finalist for the 2026 Anisfield-Wolf Book AwardLonglisted for the 2026 Cundill History PrizeLonglisted for the 2026 Plutarch Award (Biographers International Organization)Publishers Weekly • Best Books of 2025 [Nonfiction]Foreign Policy • Most Anticipated Books of 2025“Howard French’s The Second Emancipation stands the second half of the last century on its geopolitical head.” —David Levering ... Leer más

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**Finalist for the 2026 Anisfield-Wolf Book AwardLonglisted for the 2026 Cundill History PrizeLonglisted for the 2026 Plutarch Award (Biographers International Organization)Publishers Weekly • Best Books of 2025 [Nonfiction]Foreign Policy • Most Anticipated Books of 2025“Howard French’s The Second Emancipation stands the second half of the last century on its geopolitical head.” —David Levering
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Tutankhamun's Trumpet

Ancient Egypt in 100 Objects from the Boy-King's Tomb

de Toby Wilkinson ...

Marking the one hundredth anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s magnificent tomb, its incredible treasures are revealed as never before.In 1922, after fifteen years of searching, archaeologists finally discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamun. There, buried alongside the king’s mummy, they found more than 5,000 unique objects, from the mundane to the extravagant, from the precious to the ... Leer más

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Marking the one hundredth anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s magnificent tomb, its incredible treasures are revealed as never before.In 1922, after fifteen years of searching, archaeologists finally discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamun. There, buried alongside the king’s mummy, they found more than 5,000 unique objects, from the mundane to the extravagant, from the precious to the
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Ancient Egypt

The Definitive Visual History

de DK ...

Series series DK Classic History
Discover the intimate details of life under the pharaohs--and their extraordinary legacy--in this fascinating e-guide to Egypt's ancient civilization.Encompassing 3,000 years and 31 Egyptian dynasties, from the time of Narmer to Cleopatra, this fresh appraisal of ancient treasures helps you navigate the political intrigues and cultural achievements of the Ancient Egyptians, from the Pyramids and ... Leer más

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Discover the intimate details of life under the pharaohs--and their extraordinary legacy--in this fascinating e-guide to Egypt's ancient civilization.Encompassing 3,000 years and 31 Egyptian dynasties, from the time of Narmer to Cleopatra, this fresh appraisal of ancient treasures helps you navigate the political intrigues and cultural achievements of the Ancient Egyptians, from the Pyramids and
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The Arabs

A History

de Eugene Rogan ...

The internationally bestselling definitive history of the Arab world, named a best book of the year by the Financial Times, the Economist, and the Atlantic -- now updated to cover the latest developments in the Middle EastIn this groundbreaking and comprehensive account of the Middle East, award-winning historian Eugene Rogan draws extensively on five centuries of Arab sources to place the Arab ... Leer más

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The internationally bestselling definitive history of the Arab world, named a best book of the year by the Financial Times, the Economist, and the Atlantic -- now updated to cover the latest developments in the Middle EastIn this groundbreaking and comprehensive account of the Middle East, award-winning historian Eugene Rogan draws extensively on five centuries of Arab sources to place the Arab
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African American Inventor Package

The Unsung Heroes of Science and Innovation

de Philip Franklin ...

Regardless of the field and profession, America’s innovation landscape has been one of the best in the world. The nation owes its gratitude in part to its 22-year-old patent system and in part to the phenomenal contributions of African American inventors. Not only have they consistently participated in paving new roads of success in technology and academics, but they have also stood unshakeable in ... Leer más

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Regardless of the field and profession, America’s innovation landscape has been one of the best in the world. The nation owes its gratitude in part to its 22-year-old patent system and in part to the phenomenal contributions of African American inventors. Not only have they consistently participated in paving new roads of success in technology and academics, but they have also stood unshakeable in
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Domingos Álvares, African Healing, and the Intellectual History of the Atlantic World

de James H. Sweet ...

Between 1730 and 1750, powerful healer and vodun priest Domingos Álvares traversed the colonial Atlantic world like few Africans of his time — from Africa to South America to Europe — addressing the profound alienation of warfare, capitalism, and the African slave trade through the language of health and healing. In Domingos Álvares, African Healing, and the Intellectual History of the Atlantic ... Leer más

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Between 1730 and 1750, powerful healer and vodun priest Domingos Álvares traversed the colonial Atlantic world like few Africans of his time — from Africa to South America to Europe — addressing the profound alienation of warfare, capitalism, and the African slave trade through the language of health and healing. In Domingos Álvares, African Healing, and the Intellectual History of the Atlantic
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Cocoa and Chocolate

Enriched edition. Their History from Plantation to Consumer

de Arthur William Knapp, Chloe Byrne ...

In "Cocoa and Chocolate," Arthur William Knapp presents an enthralling examination of the history, cultivation, and technology surrounding two of the world's most beloved confections. The book is meticulously structured, intertwining rich anecdotes with scientific insights, showcasing a breadth of research that spans cultural, economic, and gastronomical dimensions. Knapp's literary style evokes ... Leer más

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In "Cocoa and Chocolate," Arthur William Knapp presents an enthralling examination of the history, cultivation, and technology surrounding two of the world's most beloved confections. The book is meticulously structured, intertwining rich anecdotes with scientific insights, showcasing a breadth of research that spans cultural, economic, and gastronomical dimensions. Knapp's literary style evokes
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The Search for Cleopatra

The True Story of History's Most Intriguing Woman

de Michael Foss ...

This “insightful” biography separates the woman from the legend and “offers a panorama of ancient Egyptian history” (Publishers Weekly).For centuries, historians have scarcely deviated from the portrayal of Cleopatra as an Eastern temptress bent on bringing down the great men of Rome. Michael Foss looks beyond the myths, using fresh research to vividly bring to life the historical Cleopatra. A ... Leer más

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This “insightful” biography separates the woman from the legend and “offers a panorama of ancient Egyptian history” (Publishers Weekly).For centuries, historians have scarcely deviated from the portrayal of Cleopatra as an Eastern temptress bent on bringing down the great men of Rome. Michael Foss looks beyond the myths, using fresh research to vividly bring to life the historical Cleopatra. A
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How to Write About Africa

Collected Works

de Binyavanga Wainaina ...

From one of Africa’s most influential and eloquent essayists, a posthumous collection that highlights his biting satire and subversive wisdom on topics from travel to cultural identity to sexuality“A fierce literary talent . . . [Wainaina] shines a light on his continent without cliché.”—The Guardian“Africa is the only continent you can love—take advantage of this. . . . Africa is to be pitied, ... Leer más

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From one of Africa’s most influential and eloquent essayists, a posthumous collection that highlights his biting satire and subversive wisdom on topics from travel to cultural identity to sexuality“A fierce literary talent . . . [Wainaina] shines a light on his continent without cliché.”—The Guardian“Africa is the only continent you can love—take advantage of this. . . . Africa is to be pitied,
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Life in Year One

What the World Was Like in First-Century Palestine

de Scott Korb ...

For anyone who's ever pondered what everyday life was like during the time of Jesus comes a lively and illuminating portrait of the nearly unknown world of daily life in first-century Palestine.What was it like to live during the time of Jesus?Where did people live?Who did they marry?And what was family life like?How did people survive?These are just some of the questions that Scott Korb answers ... Leer más

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For anyone who's ever pondered what everyday life was like during the time of Jesus comes a lively and illuminating portrait of the nearly unknown world of daily life in first-century Palestine.What was it like to live during the time of Jesus?Where did people live?Who did they marry?And what was family life like?How did people survive?These are just some of the questions that Scott Korb answers
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Africa and Africans in the Making of the Atlantic World, 1400–1800

de John Thornton ...

Series series Studies in Comparative World History
This book explores Africa's involvement in the Atlantic world from the fifteenth century to the eighteenth century. It focuses especially on the causes and consequences of the slave trade, in Africa, in Europe, and in the New World. African institutions, political events, and economic structures shaped Africa's voluntary involvement in the Atlantic arena before 1680. Africa's economic and military ... Leer más

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This book explores Africa's involvement in the Atlantic world from the fifteenth century to the eighteenth century. It focuses especially on the causes and consequences of the slave trade, in Africa, in Europe, and in the New World. African institutions, political events, and economic structures shaped Africa's voluntary involvement in the Atlantic arena before 1680. Africa's economic and military
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The Making of Modern South Africa

Conquest, Apartheid, Democracy

de Nigel Worden ...

Series series Historical Association Studies
The new edition of The Making of Modern South Africa provides a comprehensive, current introduction to the key themes and debates concerning the history of this controversial country. Engagingly written, the author provides a sharp, analytical overview of the new South Africa.Examines the major issues in South Africa's history, from pre-colonial to present, including colonial conquest; the ... Leer más

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The new edition of The Making of Modern South Africa provides a comprehensive, current introduction to the key themes and debates concerning the history of this controversial country. Engagingly written, the author provides a sharp, analytical overview of the new South Africa.Examines the major issues in South Africa's history, from pre-colonial to present, including colonial conquest; the
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Black Reconstruction in America (The Oxford W. E. B. Du Bois)

An Essay Toward a History of the Part Which Black Folk Played in the Attempt to Reconstruct Democracy in America, 1860-1880

de W. E. B. Du Bois ...

W. E. B. Du Bois was a public intellectual, sociologist, and activist on behalf of the African American community. He profoundly shaped black political culture in the United States through his founding role in the NAACP, as well as internationally through the Pan-African movement. Du Bois's sociological and historical research on African-American communities and culture broke ground in many areas, ... Leer más

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W. E. B. Du Bois was a public intellectual, sociologist, and activist on behalf of the African American community. He profoundly shaped black political culture in the United States through his founding role in the NAACP, as well as internationally through the Pan-African movement. Du Bois's sociological and historical research on African-American communities and culture broke ground in many areas,
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A Brief History of Slavery

A New Global History

de Jeremy Black ...

Series series Brief Histories
A thought-provoking and important book that raises essential issues crucial not only for understanding our past but also the present day.In this panoramic history, Jeremy Black tells how slavery was first developed in the ancient world, and reaches all the way to the present in the form of contemporary crimes such as trafficking and bonded labour. He shows how slavery has taken many forms ... Leer más

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A thought-provoking and important book that raises essential issues crucial not only for understanding our past but also the present day.In this panoramic history, Jeremy Black tells how slavery was first developed in the ancient world, and reaches all the way to the present in the form of contemporary crimes such as trafficking and bonded labour. He shows how slavery has taken many forms
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An African History of Africa

From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence

de Zeinab Badawi ...

Already a major international bestseller, Zeinab Badawi’s sweeping and much-needed survey of African history traces the continent’s extraordinary legacy from prehistory to the present from the African perspective.“Equal parts gripping and galvanizing. . . . Researched across more than 30 countries, it brings the dazzling civilizations of pre-colonial Africa vividly to life. A book that feels both ... Leer más

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Already a major international bestseller, Zeinab Badawi’s sweeping and much-needed survey of African history traces the continent’s extraordinary legacy from prehistory to the present from the African perspective.“Equal parts gripping and galvanizing. . . . Researched across more than 30 countries, it brings the dazzling civilizations of pre-colonial Africa vividly to life. A book that feels both
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Lost Souls: The Forgotten Heroes of Eshowe

The Anglo-Zulu War, #3

de James Mace ...

Series Libro 3 - The Anglo-Zulu War
In January 1879, three columns of British soldiers under the command of Lord Chelmsford, commenced the invasion of the Zulu Kingdom. The southern No. 1 Column led by Colonel Charles Pearson advances on the old mission station at Eshowe. Their intent is to establish a fort and supply depot from which to support the centre No. 3 Column's advance on the Zulu royal kraal at Ulundi. As the vast column ... Leer más

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In January 1879, three columns of British soldiers under the command of Lord Chelmsford, commenced the invasion of the Zulu Kingdom. The southern No. 1 Column led by Colonel Charles Pearson advances on the old mission station at Eshowe. Their intent is to establish a fort and supply depot from which to support the centre No. 3 Column's advance on the Zulu royal kraal at Ulundi. As the vast column
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History of the Jews

de Paul Johnson ...

National Bestseller"A tour de force. . . . A remarkable achievement." —New York Times Book Review"A marvelous book. . . . This is history: richly textured, provocative and wise." —Plain DealerFrom acclaimed historian Paul Johnson, author of Modern Times and A History of American People, this brilliant 4000 year survey covers not only Jewish histor... ... Leer más

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National Bestseller"A tour de force. . . . A remarkable achievement." —New York Times Book Review"A marvelous book. . . . This is history: richly textured, provocative and wise." —Plain DealerFrom acclaimed historian Paul Johnson, author of Modern Times and A History of American People, this brilliant 4000 year survey covers not only Jewish histor...
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A Human Being Died That Night

A South African Woman Confronts the Legacy of Apartheid

de Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela ...

Winner of the 2024 Templeton Prize“The story of an almost unimaginable dialogue…an exploration of evil, innocence, and the gray spaces in between.”—New York Times“A startlingly personal account…written with clarity, energy, and enormous empathy”—Washington PostA Mariner Books ClassicPumla Gobodo-Madikizela, internationally reknowned for her understanding of violent historie... ... Leer más

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Winner of the 2024 Templeton Prize“The story of an almost unimaginable dialogue…an exploration of evil, innocence, and the gray spaces in between.”—New York Times“A startlingly personal account…written with clarity, energy, and enormous empathy”—Washington PostA Mariner Books ClassicPumla Gobodo-Madikizela, internationally reknowned for her understanding of violent historie...
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World War II: The Autobiography

200 First-Hand Accounts from WWII

de Jon E. Lewis ...

A remarkable series of over 200 eye-witness accounts taken from diaries, letters, speeches, interviews and memoirs of those who were there: pilots, sailors, generals, infantrymen, war correspondents and leaders.These include Spitfire pilot Richard Hillary's account of bailing out of his plane in the Battle of Britain; a German sailor's view of HMS Royal Oak being torpedoed at Scapa Flow; insights ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

A remarkable series of over 200 eye-witness accounts taken from diaries, letters, speeches, interviews and memoirs of those who were there: pilots, sailors, generals, infantrymen, war correspondents and leaders.These include Spitfire pilot Richard Hillary's account of bailing out of his plane in the Battle of Britain; a German sailor's view of HMS Royal Oak being torpedoed at Scapa Flow; insights
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They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky

The Story of Three Lost Boys from Sudan

de Benjamin Ajak, Alephonsion Deng, Benson Deng, Judy A. Bernstein ...

**The inspiring story of three young Sudanese boys who were driven from their homes by civil war and began an epic odyssey of survival, facing life-threatening perils, ultimately finding their way to a new life in America“A moving, beautifully written account, by turns raw and tender.” —Los Angeles TimesA Washington Post Best Book of the Year**Between 1987 and 1989, Alepho, Benjamin, and Benson, ... Leer más

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**The inspiring story of three young Sudanese boys who were driven from their homes by civil war and began an epic odyssey of survival, facing life-threatening perils, ultimately finding their way to a new life in America“A moving, beautifully written account, by turns raw and tender.” —Los Angeles TimesA Washington Post Best Book of the Year**Between 1987 and 1989, Alepho, Benjamin, and Benson,
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Ethno-erotic Economies

Sexuality, Money, and Belonging in Kenya

de George Paul Meiu ...

Ethno-erotic Economies explores a fascinating case of tourism focused on sex and culture in coastal Kenya, where young men deploy stereotypes of African warriors to help them establish transactional sexual relationships with European women. In bars and on beaches, young men deliberately cultivate their images as sexually potent African men to attract women, sometimes for a night, in other cases ... Leer más

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Ethno-erotic Economies explores a fascinating case of tourism focused on sex and culture in coastal Kenya, where young men deploy stereotypes of African warriors to help them establish transactional sexual relationships with European women. In bars and on beaches, young men deliberately cultivate their images as sexually potent African men to attract women, sometimes for a night, in other cases
... Leer más
Slaves for Peanuts

A Story of Conquest, Liberation, and a Crop That Changed History

de Jori Lewis ...

Finalist, James Beard Foundation Book Award for Reference, History, and ScholarshipA stunning work of popular history—the story of how a crop transformed the history of slaveryAmericans consume over 1.5 billion pounds of peanut products every year. But few of us know the peanut’s tumultuous history, or its intimate connection to slavery and freedom.Lyrical and powerful, Slaves for Peanuts deftly ... Leer más

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Finalist, James Beard Foundation Book Award for Reference, History, and ScholarshipA stunning work of popular history—the story of how a crop transformed the history of slaveryAmericans consume over 1.5 billion pounds of peanut products every year. But few of us know the peanut’s tumultuous history, or its intimate connection to slavery and freedom.Lyrical and powerful, Slaves for Peanuts deftly
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Weavers, Scribes, and Kings

A New History of the Ancient Near East

de Amanda H. Podany ...

A unique history of the ancient Near East that compellingly presents the life stories of kings, priestesses, merchants, bricklayers, and others In this sweeping history of the ancient Near East, Amanda Podany takes readers on a gripping journey from the creation of the world's first cities to the conquests of Alexander the Great. The book is built around the life stories of many ancient men and ... Leer más

$22.22 USD

A unique history of the ancient Near East that compellingly presents the life stories of kings, priestesses, merchants, bricklayers, and others In this sweeping history of the ancient Near East, Amanda Podany takes readers on a gripping journey from the creation of the world's first cities to the conquests of Alexander the Great. The book is built around the life stories of many ancient men and
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Black in Blues

How a Color Tells the Story of My People

de Imani Perry ...

A “vast, multifaceted and enchanting” (Minneapolis Star-Tribune) meditation on the color blue and its fascinating role in Black history and culture, from National Book Award winner Imani Perry, “the most important interpreter of Black life in our time” (Eddie S. Glaude, Jr.)Throughout history, the concept of Blackness has been remarkably intertwined with another color: blue. In daily life, it is ... Leer más

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A “vast, multifaceted and enchanting” (Minneapolis Star-Tribune) meditation on the color blue and its fascinating role in Black history and culture, from National Book Award winner Imani Perry, “the most important interpreter of Black life in our time” (Eddie S. Glaude, Jr.)Throughout history, the concept of Blackness has been remarkably intertwined with another color: blue. In daily life, it is
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