Author: Winwood Reade
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 483
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8129101564
Description
This book is a wonderful journey through the mind of a keen observer of politics, society and culture of the mid-nineteenth century Britain and applying the understanding when writing of Africa.
It speaks of the great past of Africa and the role various religions have played in the development of the African civilization. It compares how much either of Islam or Christianity has contributed to the making of the African past and the present.
The books ends with a note of wonder that whether religion or science shall lead to the truer realization of the value and meaning of human life.
Contents
Introduction
Author's Preface
CHAPTER I - WAR
Egypt
Western Asia
The Persians
The Greeks
The Macedonians
Alexandria
The Phoenicians
Carthage and Rome
Roman Avfrica
The Arabs
CHAPTER II - RELIGION
The Natural History of Religion
The Israelites
The Jews
The Prophets
The Character of Jesus
The Christians
Arabia
Mecca
The Character of Mahomet
Description of Africa
The Mahomentans in Central Africa
CHAPTER III - LIBERTY
Ancient Europe
The German Invasion
The Castle
The Town
The Church
Venice
Arab Spain
The Portuguese Discoveries
The Slave Trade
Abolition in Europe
Abolition in America
Materials of Human History
CHAPTER IV - INTELLECT
Animal Period of the Earth
Origin and Early History of Man
Summary of Universal History
The Future of the Human Race
The Relkigion of Reason and Love
Index