Born in Blackness: Africa, Africans, and the Making of the Modern World, 1471 to the Second World War

Born in Blackness is a groundbreaking book that reframes our understanding of world history by placing Africa at its center.

Traditional accounts of modernity's creation have long overlooked the continent's role, instead crediting European discoveries or cultural developments.

But Born in Blackness reveals the truth: Africa was the source of modernity's origins. The book spans six centuries, from medieval to emerging Africa, showing how Europe's engagement with the "dark" continent led to its economic ascendancy, the anchoring of democracy in the West, and the fulfillment of Enlightenment ideals.

The first impetus for the Age of Discovery was not Europe's desire for ties with Asia but rather its centuries-old quest for gold trade with legendary Black societies in West Africa. Born in Blackness is a sweeping narrative that interweaves precise historical detail with poignant personal reporting, offering a fresh perspective on world history.

Don't miss out on this revolutionary book - read Born in Blackness today and discover the truth about the origins of modernity.