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Release Year
1992
ISBN
9780883780305
Book Title
Destruction of Black Civilization : Great Issues of a Race from 4500 B. C. to 2000A. D.
Item Length
8.5in
Publisher
Third World Industries Press
Publication Year
1992
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.8in
Author
Chancellor Williams
Features
Revised
Genre
History, Social Science
Topic
Africa / General, Black Studies (Global), African American, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
15.4 Oz
Number of Pages
384 Pages

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The Destruction of Black Civilization took Chancellor Williams sixteen years of research and field study to compile. The book, which was to serve as a reinterpretation of the history of the African race, was intended to be a general rebellion against the subtle message from even the most 'liberal' white authors (and their Negro disciples): 'You belong to a race of nobodies. You have no worthwhile history to point to with pride.' The book was written at a time when many black students, educators, and scholars were starting to piece together the connection between the way their history was taught and the way they were perceived by others and by themselves. They began to question assumptions made about their history and took it upon themselves to create a new body of historical research. The book is premised on the question: If the Blacks were among the very first builders of civilization and their land the birthplace of civilization, what has happened to them that has left them since then, at the bottom of world society, precisely what happened? The Caucasian answer is simple and well-known: The Blacks have always been at the bottom. Williams instead contends that many elements--nature, imperialism, and stolen legacies-- have aided in the destruction of the black civilization. The Destruction of Black Civilization is revelatory and revolutionary because it offers a new approach to the research, teaching, and study of African history by shifting the main focus from the history of Arabs and Europeans in Africa to the Africans themselves, offering instead a history of blacks that is a history of blacks. Because only from history can we learn what our strengths were and, especially, in what particular aspect we are weak and vulnerable. Our history can then become at once the foundation and guiding light for united efforts in serious[ly] planning what we should be about now. It was part of the evolution of the black revolution that took place in the 1970s, as the focus shifted from politics to matters of the mind.

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Publisher
Third World Industries Press
ISBN-10
0883780305
ISBN-13
9780883780305
eBay Product ID (ePID)
216451

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Book Title
Destruction of Black Civilization : Great Issues of a Race from 4500 B. C. to 2000A. D.
Author
Chancellor Williams
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Revised
Topic
Africa / General, Black Studies (Global), African American, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
Publication Year
1992
Genre
History, Social Science
Number of Pages
384 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.5in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
15.4 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Dt14.W53 1987
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Edition Number
3
Copyright Date
1987
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
96-208553
Illustrated
Yes

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  • by moemoe_17
    Jan 26, 2016Top favourable review

    A Compelling Book

    Chancellor Williams, compiled a treasure-trove of liberating and historical events of the "Blacks." Some events he wrote about our history, was uplifting , and some was sad. Furthermore, he proved through laid out facts that, Africa was the birthplace of humankind, spiritually, and civilization. Finally, he also describes how we went from being on top, to the bottom in the human family, but submits a detailed plan to climb back to the top...starting with unity.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: happytimesforever

  • by syjo-45
    Sep 11, 2022

    Content - great; book condition - fair

    This review is of the seller, primarily. The book was not torn and did not have any scribbles inside. Still, it wasn’t ‘used-like new.’ The edges were worn and the covers were pulled back. Better packaging could have prevented that. The book had some gunk on both covers, too. I got that off with some rubbing alcohol. Once it was clean I was able to read this amazing labor of love by Chancellor Williams. This book is a must have for black folks serious about community building and learning our history. Easily 6/5 stars.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: zbkinternational

  • by elysgreaterthanb4
    Feb 28, 2018

    KNOW THOU HISTORY!!!

    Excellent historic piece. Hard to find material as you won't find in libraries nor will the content of this published publication may be teached to our youth's in the classrooms

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: tkip

  • by ehar1025
    Dec 27, 2017

    best book ever written

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: xa-electronics

  • by ciprisblade2014
    Jul 17, 2017

    Simply awesome

    Everything about this was great, I didn't know the mail comes on Sundays lol I honestly recommend it. I order the item on Friday and received it on Sunday morning, simply incredible!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: rockarch

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