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Born in Blackness
Born in Blackness: Africa and the Making of the Modern World | Howard W. French
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One of the main points of this book is that the rise of modernity was built on Africa and Africans. A very serious, multi-faceted, and well-written argument, but I keep being reminded of the British Things song from Horrible Histories, which makes a sort-of similar basic point in a vastly different tone (and complexity level). But seriously, I am enjoying the book, earworms aside. https://youtu.be/sb56cMQEflA?si=YpzOCmbGrxceB6m0

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Excellent history. Presents the new and the known in an exciting and illuminating way. French brings together various economic and historical strands to tell a far more comprehensive story of Africa and Africans in the creation of the modern world. A must read!