Destruction of Black Civilization

Great Issues of a Race from 4500 B.C. to 2000 A.D.

By: Chancellor Williams

Narrated by: Joseph Kent

Length: 12 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

The Destruction of Black Civilization took Chancellor Williams 16 years of research and field study to compile. The book, which was to serve as a reinterpretation of the history of the African race, was intended to be "a general rebellion against the subtle message from even the most liberal white authors and their Negro disciples: 'You belong to a race of nobodies. You have no worthwhile history to point to with pride.'"

The book was written at a time when many Black students, educators, and scholars were starting to piece together the connection between the way their history was taught and the way they were perceived by others and by themselves. They began to question assumptions made about their history and took it upon themselves to create a new body of historical research.

The book is premised on the question: If the Blacks were among the very first builders of civilization and their land the birthplace of civilization, what has happened to them that has left them, since then, at the bottom of world society? Precisely, what happened?

The Caucasian answer is simple and well known: The Blacks have always been at the bottom." Williams, instead, contends that many elements - nature, imperialism, and stolen legacies - have aided in the destruction of the Black civilization.

The Destruction of Black Civilization is revelatory and revolutionary because it offers a new approach to the research, teaching, and study of African history by shifting the main focus from the history of Arabs and Europeans in Africa to the Africans themselves. The book, thus, offers "a history of blacks that is a history of blacks".

"Because, only from history can we learn what our strengths were and, especially, in what particular aspect we are weak and vulnerable. Our history can then become at once the foundation and guiding light for united efforts in serious planning what we should be about now."

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astonishing

There was a lot of information to take in. Good information. I had been searching for knowledge of self I found it here.

Greatest Breakdown

The greatest work ive listened to for systematic destruction the melinated race. Truth is written!

The term 'black' was given a rebirth by the black

The term 'black' was given a rebirth by the black youth revolt. As reborn, it does not refer to the particular color of any particular person, but to the attitude of pride and devotion to the race whose homeland from times immemorial was called 'The Land of the Blacks.' Almost overnight our youngsters made 'black' coequal with 'white' in respectability, and challenged the anti-black Negroes to decide on which side they stood. This was no problem for many who are light or even near-white in complexion, for they themselves were among the first to proclaim with pride, 'call me black!' Those who hate the term but hold the majority of leadership positions feel compelled to use it to protect their leadership roles.”

the best book

must read. I should've read this book in elementary school. glad I was able to find it here.

Well developed with balanced research

Don't allow comments about the narrator to dissuade from this audio book. If it were that bad, the complainers should've recorded it themselves. Good content, organized well with a mixture of research supported stories, explained events along logical time lines. It's a long book, but definitely worth the time

Real history

This history lesson is so empowering. This book should be recommended in every school because it teaches you that there is more to life and things that happen in the past. It also gave me a sense of pride knowing that the truth is finally being shared. I purchased this book out of curiosity because I love history. I am happy that I listened to it and I'll definitely recommend to my children and others.

Very Enlightening: Must Read

Needs to be read regardless of race. It is very enlightening. It’s a must read.

A must read

Never before told stories and history based on painstaking research. This book needs more publicity. The audio needs help.

The Black Civilization is not destroyed because it’s in the DNA of the Race.

I love this book because it started at the beginning of the Black Civilization; how it was structured and how it was destroyed.