- Paperback: 239 pages
- Publisher: Transaction Publishers; 2 edition (Dec 31 1988)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0878559825
- ISBN-13: 978-0878559824
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.3 x 1.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 363 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #64 in Books > History > Africa > Ethiopia
- #80 in Books > Nonfiction > Social Sciences > Gender Studies > Women in History
- #81 in Books > Nonfiction > Women's Studies > History
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"This unique volume provides an overview of the black queens, madonnas, and goddesses who dominated the history and imagination of ancient times. The authors have concentrated on Ethiopia and Egypt because of the documents of the Nile Valley are voluminousbecause the imagination of the world, not just that of Africa, was haunted by these women. They are just as prominent a feature of European mythology as of African reality."
-- Ivan Van Sertima, editor
Product Description
This unique volume provides an overview of the black queens, madonnas, and goddesses who dominated the history and imagination of ancient times. The authors have concentrated on Ethiopia and Egypt because the documents of the Nile Valley are voluminous compared to the sketchier records in other parts of Africa, but also because the imagination of the world, not just that of Africa, was haunted by these women. They are just as prominent a feature of European mythology as of African reality. The book is divided into three parts: Ethiopia and Egyptian Queens and Goddesses; Black Women in Ancient Art; and Conquerors and Courtesans. This second edition contains two new chapters, one on Hypatia and women's rights in ancient Egypt, and the other on the diffusion into Europe of Isis, the African goddess of Nile Valley civiliations.
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excellent book,
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This review is from: Black Women in Antiquity (Paperback)
THIS IS A WELL RESEARCHED AND VERY SCHOLARLY BOOK. IVAN VAN SERTIMA AS WELL AS THE CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS WORK HAVE PRODUCED MUCH INSIGHT ON AFRICAN WOMEN IN WORLD HITORY LIKE QUEEN NZINGA, THE CANDACE QUEENS, MAKEDA (QUEEN SHEBA, HATSHEPSUT AND MANY OTHERS. I FEEL THAT THIS WORK IS OF GREAT SIGNIFIGANCE AND SHOULD BE READ BY ALL WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE ROLE OF AFRICAN WOMEN IN WORLD HISTORY.
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A must read for any woman of color,
By Billy Wilson "imhotep" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Black Women in Antiquity (Paperback)
This book is a beacon of light in a sea of darkness. By this I mean that there are not enough books the give strong powerful images of Black women in history, and especially of strong black women of history before the "African Holocost". That is what this book does in a singularly powerful way. When I first read this book, I immediately purchased four more copies for the four women in my life that I loved: my girlfriend, my mother, and my two sisters. This book is a godsend. That is why I say bthis book is a must read for any woman of color. This is that strong powerful book that shows strong powerful images. It shows our Joan of Arcs, our Queen Victorias, and our Queen Elizabeths. People need an image of greatness that represents them, and black women receive their image of greatness.You will not be disappointed if you purchase this book for yourself or for a black woman in your life. This is one of our redemption songs. 15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Another job well-done by Van Sertima!,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Black Women in Antiquity (Paperback)
Without being too lengthy, this book thoroughly covers the real and mythical images of the Black woman. It is a wonderful collection of essays from various authors such as the late, great John Henrik Clarke. Historical without afrocentricism. Balanced yet interesting. Do yourself a favor. Purchase the book and order tapes from the back of the book. Another fearless accomplishment by Van Sertima.
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excellent book,
By C. Alexander "Ray-sheezay" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Black Women in Antiquity (Paperback)
THIS IS A WELL RESEARCHED AND VERY SCHOLARLY BOOK. IVAN VAN SERTIMA AS WELL AS THE CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS WORK HAVE PRODUCED MUCH INSIGHT ON AFRICAN WOMEN IN WORLD HITORY LIKE QUEEN NZINGA, THE CANDACE QUEENS, MAKEDA (QUEEN SHEBA, HATSHEPSUT AND MANY OTHERS. I FEEL THAT THIS WORK IS OF GREAT SIGNIFIGANCE AND SHOULD BE READ BY ALL WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE ROLE OF AFRICAN WOMEN IN WORLD HISTORY.
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