

This classic work of black political thought, political economy, and Africa history inspired scholars and political activists in the struggle against colonialism and its misrepresentations of the past. Walter Rodney was a pioneering scholar who provided new answers to old questions and posed new questions in relation to the study of Africa. Cornel West, philosopher, author, critic, and activist This book is a legendary classic that galvanized freedom fighters around the world. Gerald Horne, historian and author of The Counter-Revolution of 1776 and Confronting Black Jacobins


Beautifully written and expertly argued, it is that rare book that can be called a classic. Walter Rodney's magisterial opus is recognized globally as a landmark in African studies, not to mention the history of colonialism and imperialism.
