The African and African American History: An Introduction

by Isaiah O. Adegbile

Overview

African and African American History is about the synchronization of the experience of the Africans, particularly the Africans in the Diaspora. The major themes explored in this book extend to their historical, cultural, and socio-political experiences. They share the experience of originating from Africa, the "Cradle of Civilization," and the impacting experience of colonialism and all of its consequences. This book is well researched and well written, and contains a breadth of general information that will enhance the knowledge of any individual interested in African and African American History.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761839743
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	02/19/2008
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	244
Product dimensions:	6.03(w) x 9.07(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Isaiah O. Adegbile was a trained teacher in Nigeria under the British and American systems of education and taught in various Nigerian schools before coming to the U.S. in September 1960 for further studies. He received his Bachelor's Degree in History from Virginia Union University, his Master's Degree in African Studies from Howard University, and he obtained his Doctorate Degree in History from St. John's University. He currently teaches courses in various colleges and universities.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Foreword
Part 2 Preface
Part 3 Acknowledgments
Part 4 Tables
Part 5 Figures
Part 6 Maps
Part 7 The Cultural and Geographical Background
Chapter 8 African History: Then and Now
Chapter 9 Geographical Background
Chapter 10 African Traditions versus European Values
Part 11 The Traditional Political Systems and Religious Beliefs
Chapter 12 Cracked Myths: The Lie about Africa
Chapter 13 The African Traditional Government
Chapter 14 Land Tenure and Alienation
Chapter 15 African Religions and Urbanization
Part 16 The Europeans in Africa
Chapter 17 The Portuguese Discovery and Exploration of Africa
Chapter 18 The Role of the Chartered Company during Colonial Rule: A Critique
Chapter 19 The Colonial Policies of the Major European Powers in Africa
Part 20 Projections: The African and the African-American in the 21st Century
Chapter 21 Pan-Africanism and the Organization of African Unity
Chapter 22 African Nationalism and the One Party Political System: Ghana, a Case Study
Chapter 23 Lumumba: African Leader of the Zaire (Congo-Kinshasa)
Chapter 24 The African and the African American: An Approach to Unity
Chapter 25 American Political Thought and the African American
Chapter 26 The Relationship between the African and African Americans
Chapter 27 Epilogue
Part 28 Appendices
Chapter 29 Appendix I: Organization of African Unity
Chapter 30 Appendix II: The Nigerian Crisis
Chapter 31 Appendix III: Treaty between the King of Nikki and the Royal Niger Company
Chapter 32 Appendix IV: Royal Charter Granted to the National African Company
Chapter 33 Appendix V: "A Typical African Blank Treaty, 1880's"
Chapter 34 Appendix VI: Cecil Rhodes Obtains a Concession in Southern Rhodesia from Lo Bengula
Chapter 35 Appendix VII: Lo Bengula Protests to Queen Victoria
Part 36 Index
Part 37 About the Author

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