The Forgotten Era by Max Siollun

Rediscover the vibrant civilizations of pre-colonial West Africa.

In The Forgotten Era, acclaimed historian Max Siollun challenges the myth of the “Dark Continent.” He reveals a sophisticated landscape of empires and individuals whose stories have been buried by time. This book brings to life a mesmerizing cast, including:

• The family that overthrew three separate 1,000-year-old empires.
• A royal court official who masterminded the deaths of four kings.
• The enslaved boy who rose to become the first Black bishop and a friend to Queen Victoria.

This is a vital read for anyone seeking to understand the true intellectual and artistic heritage of West Africa. Reviewers have called it a “resurrection” of history and one of the most important African historical writings of this century.