{"product_id":"book-ia6g","title":"Stolen Legacy","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this bold and uncompromising book, George G. M. James argues that the \"Greek philosophy\" in which nearly all of Western culture has its roots actually originated in ancient Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on careful historical research and a radical rethinking of the conventional narrative of Greek history, James asserts that our celebration of the ancient Greeks as the creators of Western civilization and philosophy is misattributed. In fact, he argues, our praise rightfully belongs to the people of Africa. Furthermore, this massive intellectual and cultural theft has helped lend credence to the damaging notion that the entire continent of Africa has contributed nothing to world civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames explorers documented connections between celebrated Greek philosophers and the influence of Egyptian thought, proposing other possible links between northern Africa and Greece as well. An important book for understanding the history of philosophy, culture, and race in the modern world, \u003cem\u003eStolen Legacy\u003c\/em\u003e is not to be missed. This definitive audio edition of \u003cem\u003eStolen Legacy\u003c\/em\u003e is skillfully read by Karen Chilton, award-winning narrator of \u003cem\u003eThe New Jim Crow\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49426732482864,"sku":"BDia6g","price":10.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/ia6g-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773578823","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-ia6g","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}