Heroic Africans
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Heroic Africans
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Author : Alisa LaGamma
language : en
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Release Date : 2011
Heroic Africans written by Alisa LaGamma and has been published by Metropolitan Museum of Art this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Art categories.
Issued in connection with an exhibition held Sept. 20, 2011-Jan. 29, 2012, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and at the Rietberg Museum, Zeurich, at later dates.
African Heroes
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Author : Jim Haskins
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2005-01-21
African Heroes written by Jim Haskins and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-01-21 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Meet the Greatest heroes of africa--from ancient to modern times "The books in the Black Stars series are the types of books that would have really captivated me as a kid." --Earl G. Graves, Black Enterprise magazine Kofi Annan Askia the Great Bambaata Behanzin Hossu Bowelle Stephen Biko Cetewayo Constance Cummings-John Imhotep Kenneth Kaunda Jomo Kenyatta Khama Sir Seretse Khama Patrice Lumumba Albert John Luthuli Nelson Mandela Menelik II Moshesh Mansa Musa Kwame Nkrumah Julius Nyerere Nzingha Piankhy Rabah Haile Selassie Albertina Sisulu Osei Tutu Youssef I
Heroism And The Supernatural In The African Epic
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Author : Mariam Konaté Deme
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2010-09-13
Heroism And The Supernatural In The African Epic written by Mariam Konaté Deme and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-13 with Literary Criticism categories.
There exists a strong tendency within Western literary criticism to either deny the existence of epics in Africa or to see African literatures as exotic copies of European originals. In both cases, Western criticism has largely failed to acknowledge the distinctiveness of African literary aesthetics. This book revises traditional literary canons in examining the social, cultural and emotional specificity of African epics. Mariam Konate Deme highlights the distinguishing features that characterize the African epic, emphasizing the significance of the fantastic and its use as an essential element in the dramatic structure of African epics. As Deme notes, the fantastic can be fully appreciated only against the cosmological background of the societies that produce those heroic tales. This book not only contributes to the scholarship on African oral literature, but also adds reshapes our understanding of heroic literature in general.
African Heroes And Heroines
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Author : Carter Godwin Woodson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1944
African Heroes And Heroines written by Carter Godwin Woodson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1944 with Africa categories.
Brief biographies of native African heroes and heroines with emphasis on those from south of the Sahara.
Ten African Heroes
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Author : Thomas Patrick Melady
language : en
Publisher: Orbis Books
Release Date : 2011
Ten African Heroes written by Thomas Patrick Melady and has been published by Orbis Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with History categories.
This title tells the story of the African leaders who ignited independence in black Africa during the 1960s through the eyes of two Americans who knew them well.
African Heroes And Heroines
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Author : Jean-Claude Djereke
language : en
Publisher: Ekwadi Publishing Services
Release Date : 2024-03-29
African Heroes And Heroines written by Jean-Claude Djereke and has been published by Ekwadi Publishing Services this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-29 with History categories.
"African Heroes and Heroines" stands as a mesmerizing masterpiece delving into the often overlooked narratives of extraordinary individuals who wielded significant influence in sculpting the socio-political tapestry of 20th-century Africa. Dr. Djéréké masterfully intertwines a narrative that traverses the diverse political terrains of the African continent, exalting the resilience, valor, and indomitable spirit of African men and women. Key Features: Unrivaled depth of exploration: This book offers an exhaustive comprehension of the contributions to African political history by meticulously dissecting the lives of various lesser-known historical figures. Multifaceted perspectives: By transcending geographical confines, the author presents a kaleidoscope of narratives from the Western, Central, Southern, and Eastern regions of Africa. Rich socio-political context: Each narrative finds itself meticulously embedded within its cultural and political backdrop, enabling readers to discern the intricate sociological nuances that molded these extraordinary individuals. Accessible prose: The book's engaging and accessible writing style renders it suitable for a broad audience, ranging from scholars and students to enthusiasts of African socio-political history. Recommendations: Esteemed scholar Dr. M.M. Ngum Chumbow extols the book as an invaluable addition to the literary domain, deeming it indispensable for Africa enthusiasts and a vital resource for African history courses or reading circles. "Rediscovering familiar names and unearthing new heroes and heroines, Jean-Claude Djéréké deftly unveils historical icons while seamlessly interweaving their personal narratives, fostering a profound connection with each individual." "I fervently advocate for the perusal of Jean-Claude's book, which sheds luminous insight on the lesser-known heroism of towering figures such as Joseph Tchundjang Pouémi, Barthélémy Boganda, Victor Biaka, and numerous others. These exceptional individuals, though often relegated to the margins of textbooks, sacrificed their lives for the noble cause of justice and freedom in Africa. In a spellbinding manner, the author resurrects them from the ashes of obscurity, thereby providing a precious opportunity to unearth and revere their extraordinary contributions. Henriette Martine Mbette, MA, aptly underscores the importance of bequeathing their names and legacies to posterity, accentuating how they epitomize the fundamental principles to which Africa aspires. This book serves as a wellspring of profound inspiration for Africans' relentless pursuit and enduring struggle for a future adorned with justice and freedom." About the author, Dr. Jean-Claude Djéréké Dr. Jean-Claude Djéréké, a preeminent authority in African socio-political history, showcases not only his profound erudition but also his unwavering passion for the subject. He affirms, "I firmly believe that by comprehending the tales of our heroes and heroines, we cultivate a deeper reverence for the fortitude and resilience exhibited by the African people throughout the annals of history."
African Heroes And Heroines
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Author : Carter Woodson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-07-07
African Heroes And Heroines written by Carter Woodson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-07 with History categories.
Originally published in 1939 as a counterpoint to the myopic, Eurocentric narrative of African history popular in the West at the time, Carter G. Woodson's African Heroes and Heroines delves into the rich and complex political, military, and economic history of the African continent with the objective eye of a scientific observer. Intended for upper level high-school students, Woodson presents a fair biographical treatment of African leaders through history as figures of equal - if not greater - intelligence, prowess, and strength as the heroic leaders canonized in the histories of other races. While the popular histories of Africa in America had represented Africans as disorganized, unenlightened, and docile, Woodson paints a far more realistic picture of a people who were fiercely resistant to Western imperialism and occupation. Through individual portraits of figures like the Mbundu's Queen Anna Nzinga, Shaka of the Zulu Kingdom, or King Behanzin of Dahomey, Woodson's work, alongside that of other notable scholars, helped mainstream America move toward a deeper and more complex understanding of Africa's rich history. For academics as well as those interested in an important, if somewhat dated, historical survey of African leaders, African Heroes and Heroines represents an important piece of America's cultural past. Featuring an abundance of rich illustrations by esteemed Harlem Renaissance painter, Lois Mailou Jones, this 2015 re-issued edition is a high quality reprint of the classic text. Historian, author, journalist, and remarkable scholar of many disciplines, Carter G. Woodson is an oft-overlooked but massively important figure in American, and particularly African-American, history. The second African-American man after W.E.B. DuBoise to earn a doctorate degree and the only African-American born of former slaves to earn a PhD, Woodson devoted his life to the study of African and African-American history. Determined to obtain higher education after graduating from Kentucky's Berea College in 1903, Woodson successfully enrolled at the University of Chicago where he earned a bachelor's and master's degree in European history before moving on to defend a PhD in history at Harvard University in 1912. A staunch believer in the power of education to elevate, empower, and unify the working classes and to transform society for the better, Woodson spent many years as a teacher and professor before founding the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, the accomplishment for which he is perhaps best remembered. Often heralded as the 'father of black history', Woodson's association founded the annual 'Negro History Week' in February 1926, an occasion we continue to celebrate when we observe 'Black History Month' every February."
Heroes Of West African Nationalism
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Author : Rina Okonkwo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
Heroes Of West African Nationalism written by Rina Okonkwo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Africa, West categories.
Honour In African History
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Author : John Iliffe
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2005
Honour In African History written by John Iliffe and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with History categories.
This is the first published account of the role played by ideas of honour in African history from the fourteenth century to the present day. It argues that appreciation of these ideas is essential to an understanding of past and present African behaviour. Before European conquest, many African men cultivated heroic honour, others admired the civic virtues of the patriarchal householder, and women honoured one another for industry, endurance, and devotion to their families. These values both conflicted and blended with Islamic and Christian teachings. Colonial conquest fragmented heroic cultures, but inherited ideas of honour found new expression in regimental loyalty, respectability, professionalism, working-class masculinity, the changing gender relationships of the colonial order, and the nationalist movements which overthrew that order. Today, the same inherited notions obstruct democracy, inspire resistance to tyranny, and motivate the defence of dignity in the face of AIDS.
1000 African Heroes
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Author : Dallys-Tom Medali
language : en
Publisher: Solara
Release Date : 2018-09-08
1000 African Heroes written by Dallys-Tom Medali and has been published by Solara this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-08 with categories.
Every child deserves and needs some inspiration, precursors, heroes and role-models, preferably from a similar background, that he or she can emulate. This is what this book is trying to offer. A hero is a person admired or idealized for his courage, his service, his excellent achievements or his noble qualities; regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, ideology and background. The book features black African heroes, white African heroes, Aboriginal heroes and heroes from the Diaspora, whether they live or have lived in Africa, Oceania, Europe, Asia or America. The book is presented like a research booklet so that the reader can become a key component of the research and writing team.