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"We have come to reclaim the house of history." - Dr.
Ivan Van Sertima.
The following lecture by
Master Teacher, Dr. Ivan Van Sertima delves into the rich history of the
Moors of
Spain,
Black Africans, and people predating the
Middle Passage.
Based on his book,
The Golden Age of the
Moor, from the
Journal of African Civilizations series, Dr. Sertima examines the debt owed by
Europe to the Moors for the
Renaissance and the significant role played by the African in the
Muslim invasions of the
Iberian peninsula. Although he focuses mainly on
Spain and Portugal, examination of the races and roots of the original
North African before the later ethnic mix of the blackamoors and tawny Moors in the medieval period, is illustrated. The study ranges from the Moor in the literature of
Cervantes and
Shakespeare to his profound influence upon Europe's university system and the diffusion via this system of the ancient and medieval sciences.
The Moors are shown to affect not only
European mathematics and map-making, agriculture and architecture, but their markets, their music and their machines. The ethnicity of the Moor is re-examined, as is his unique contribution, both as creator and conduit, to the first seminal phase of the industrial revolution.
Golden Age of the Moor is destined to become a classic if it isn't already that.
If I could give it ten stars, I'd give it twenty. Teeming with boldly told truths and irrefutable facts about what was perhaps the most pivotal time period in the history of African and
Western cultures, focusing on one of the greatest empires ever, this book is not merely a great read; it is full scale reeducation.
Zooming in on the
Moorish occupation of Spain between the 8th and
15th centuries, this book offers readers an inspiring revisitation of that period. Here is an awesome compilation of well presented scholarly essays representing an all-star ensemble of front line scholars and progressive thinkers, complied and edited by the
J. A. Rogers of this generation, Dr. Ivan Van Sertima. And speaking of Rogers, Golden Age of the Moor mirrors Rogers, as it too, displays many rare illustrations and photographs depicting historical Moors as the highly civilized and enlightened people they were. And this book boldly identifies Moors as an African phenotype.
It's really exciting to vicariously participate in the collaborative work of these great minds as they converge scholarship on this one important subject; the Moors. One can only imagine the force of energy and unity involved to make this timely project the outstanding resource success it is. It's shameful that so Many people are dumbfounded about this history, thus, I feel awkward saying, this is one of the best books on the subject.
I've read some harsh criticisms about this work and it is nothing but sour grapes. When truth, especially that which has been hidden for a very long time, boldly emerges; some people who have profited by its absence, either emotionally, spiritually, economically or whatever, are certain to anger, and through that anger; they will call the truth teller a liar. Such is the case with the emergence of this book. Moorish history has for too long been pushed out of the big picture and it deserves its proper place on the historical canvas. We applaud those who dare to interpret and report history with integrity to let the chips fall where they may. On that note, I recommend the Euvolution Of
Sacred Muur
Science By
Noble Timothy El as a complementary resource to this book.
My only criticism (and perhaps it's not really that) is that, as some of the contributors here present the research supporting Moorish identity, they seem to almost defend their positions in doing so. While I do understand the reason for this, I insist that truth needs no explanation or defense.
Everybody who knows, knows the Moors were Africans. You need not engage, dignify or invite polemics on that topic.
History speaks louder than words. Cased closed!
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- published: 16 Feb 2013
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