Black Star: The African Presence in Early Europe

By Runoko Rashidi

Black Star is a compelling historical work by internationally respected scholar Runoko Rashidi. Drawing on decades of research, global travel and primary source study, Rashidi examines the worldwide presence and impact of African civilizations and diasporic communities.

Through accessible yet scholarly prose, the book explores Africa's foundational role in the development of culture, science, religion and political systems across multiple regions. It challenges conventional interpretations of history and presents a broader, more inclusive understanding of the human story.

Ideal for students, educators, libraries and general readers interested in African history, global studies and cultural heritage, Black Star is both an educational resource and an empowering narrative of historical recovery.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 191552718X
• ISBN13: 9781915527189
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Books of Africa
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"