"Nile Valley Civilizations" by Ivan Van Sertima

Nile Valley Civilizations brings together the latest research on the Nile Valley changing long-standing notions about who created Nile Valley civilizations, what they achieved, and their impact on Africa and the world. The authors take an "Afrocentric" in contrast to a "Eurocentric" perspective in their studies of the birthplace of civilization. They show the Nile Valley civilizations to be a source of science and philosophy, as part of the Judeo-Chris-tian heritage, and as influences on ancient America and Asia, shedding new light on neglected realities of history. Contents and Contributors: Charles S. Finch, "The Nile Valley Conference: New Light on Kamitic Studies"; Andrew Young, "Foreword"; Hugh M. Gloster, "Address to the Readers"; Lawrence Edward Carter, "African Civilizations as Cornerstone for the Oikoumene"; Ivan Van Sertima, "Africa: Cradle of Humanity"; Cheikh Anta Diop, "Nile Valley Civilizations: A Dynastic Overview"; Bruce Williams, "The Lost Pharoahs of Nubia"; Leg-rand