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Delving into Africa's multifaceted history, this work counters Eurocentric narratives by showcasing the intelligence and strength of notable African leaders such as Queen Anna Nzinga and Shaka of the Zulu Kingdom. Aimed at high school students, it offers a balanced portrayal of African figures who resisted Western imperialism. Richly illustrated by Lois Mailou Jones, the 2015 reprint honors Carter G. Woodson, a pioneering historian and advocate for African-American history, known for founding Negro History Week, now celebrated as Black History Month.
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African Heroes and Heroines, Carter Godwin Woodson
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- 2015
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- Title
- African Heroes and Heroines
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Carter Godwin Woodson
- Publisher
- Echo Point Books & Media
- Publisher
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 266
- ISBN13
- 9781626541474
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Delving into Africa's multifaceted history, this work counters Eurocentric narratives by showcasing the intelligence and strength of notable African leaders such as Queen Anna Nzinga and Shaka of the Zulu Kingdom. Aimed at high school students, it offers a balanced portrayal of African figures who resisted Western imperialism. Richly illustrated by Lois Mailou Jones, the 2015 reprint honors Carter G. Woodson, a pioneering historian and advocate for African-American history, known for founding Negro History Week, now celebrated as Black History Month.