African Heroes and Heroines

by Carter G. Woodson

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1626541477
• ISBN13: 9781626541474
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"