Introduction to African Civilizations

Introduction to African Civilizations

This is a unique and pioneering survey of the ancient and contemporary (1937) African word. Huggins views Africa an African accomplishments from decidedly African-centered perspective. A strong supporter of Ethiopia and its fight against fascism, Huggins devotes a detailed chapter to Ethiopian history and the war with Italy. Higgins successfully wrote this books for students, independent study groups, and the general reader.<br /><br />This edition is not to be confused with John G. Jackson€s later book which has the same title. Huggins was one of Jackson€s mentors. Comparing the two books one can see how Jackson was influenced by Huggins, a seldom-noted member of the €œHarlem historians.€<br /><br />With the republication of the original Introduction to African Civilizations, readers now have access to Willis B. Huggins C his ability as a historian, his dedication as an activist, and to one of the more important works produced by a Black self-trained historian.