Africa and the Discovery of America Volume 2

by Leo Wiener

First published 2018

The bustling docks of 15th-century Lisbon teem with sailors and merchants, as Europe embarks on a new age of exploration. Historian Leo Wiener traces the overlooked African influence on the discovery of the Americas, revealing how the exchange of goods, knowledge, and people between Africa and the New World shaped this pivotal moment in history. As Wiener uncovers long-buried connections, readers are transported to a world where the boundaries between continents blur, and the true origins of American civilization come into focus.

Genres: history, american, world-history, non-fiction, africa, academic

Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: historical-fiction, world-building

362 pages · Paperback

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