The Forgotten Era
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Much is known about what Europeans did in Africa, yet very little is known about Africa’s history before its colonisation.
In this surprising exploration, Max Siollun uncovers societies that were not part of a backward ‘Dark Continent’, but which instead had rich lore to rival the ancient Greeks and Romans.
Pre-colonial West Africa had a mesmerising cast of revolutionaries, intellectuals, innovators, and villainous assassins. These include the family that overthrew three different 1000-year-old empires, the royal court official who engineered the death of four kings, and the young enslaved boy who became the first Black bishop in history, befriending Queen Victoria along the way.
This story of a dynamic and artistic people is a vital read for those who want to discover a forgotten era of West African history.
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Desmond Nwanugo –
Yet another Max Siollun masterpiece. I have been an ardent follower of all his previous works and this is yet another exceptional piece.
A really eye opening piece of work into what Nigeria was before the colonial era and makes me really appreciate where we have come from as a people.
Worth the read and will definitely recommend 🔥
Abdulrazaq Hamzat –
The Forgotten Era is not just a book; it is a resurrection. As the title implies, it brings to life the stories of Nigeria’s pre-colonial past that time and neglect had buried. In doing so, the writer is not merely telling history, he is literally raising the dead and restoring their voices to the living.
To the best of my knowledge, no single book in Nigeria has ever assembled such a breadth of authentic information about us as a people. This is the first of its kind. And because of its depth and clarity, it transcends Nigeria, it stands as the first African book to weave together such a wide arc of our history with precision, and dignity. It reopens the door for others to go back, connect the dots, and continue the work of historical restoration.
I believe this is one of the most important writings of this century. It rightfully belongs beside Cheikh Anta Diop’s African Origin of Civilization and Prof. Sophie Oluwole’s Socrates and Orunmila: Two Saints of Classical Philosophy.
Like those works, The Forgotten Era is a timeless contribution to Africa’s intellectual heritage and a beacon for generations to come.