HISTORICAL SKETCHES OF THE ANCIENT NEGRO: A Compilation
HISTORICAL SKETCHES OF THE ANCIENT NEGRO: A Compilation
Author(s): Edward E. Carlisle & Josephine E. Carlisle
Edited By
Type: Book
Language: English
Content:: Non Academic
Source: Kamagezi
Timeline: Acient History (1100 - 1799)
Published: 2019
Summary
In this early groundbreaking work, Edward and Josephing Carlisle explore the ancient worlds of Cush, Ethiopia, Nubia, and other kingdoms. Written in an easy-to-read narrative style, the text relies on Biblical scripture as well as numerous primary sources to recount the story of African people from a distinct African-centered perspective. Preceding the scholarship of Chiek Anta Diop, John Henrik Clarke
Description
In this early groundbreaking work, Edward and Josephing Carlisle explore the ancient worlds of Cush, Ethiopia, Nubia, and other kingdoms. Written in an easy-to-read narrative style, the text relies on Biblical scripture as well as numerous primary sources to recount the story of African people from a distinct African-centered perspective. Preceding the scholarship of Chiek Anta Diop, John Henrik Clarke, Yosef ben-Jochannan, and others, the Carlisles offer an early contribution to the study of ancient African civilizations.
Historical Sketches of the Ancient Negro is a fascinating read for those wishing to explore an early chapter of lay-scholars substantiating ancient African contributions to world culture
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