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"A critical review of the evidence of archaeology, anthropology, history and comparative religion: according to the most reliable sources and authorities." First published in 1939, this is an early work by Pan-African historian, John G. Jackson. His work was first noticed in 1925 by Marcus Garvey, who requested Jackson to write for his newspaper, Negro World. When W. Paul Coates first founded Black Classic Press in 1978, he reprinted Jackson's work as an early figure to define the mission of the press, which is "to publish obscure and significant books by and about people of African descent." It is one of the oldest independent publications in American owned by a Black person. In the work, Jackson uses ancient texts, such as Homer's Iliad, as well as archaeological evidence to support claims of Ancient African influence over Western culture, rather than a primary Indo-European and Asiatic influence. Staple-bound pamhplet, very minor instances of rubbing along spine edge and minor insta
- Format: Paperback
- Author: Jackson, John G.
- Condition: Very Good
- Publisher: Black Classic Press
- Publication Year: 1978