Africa: Mother of Western Civilization — Yosef A.A. Ben-Jochannan (First Edition, 1971)

This is an authentic 1971 first edition of Africa: Mother of Western Civilization, published by Alkebu-Lan Books Associates in New York. Recognized as Dr. Ben’s magnum opus, this groundbreaking text reclaims Africa’s central role in the shaping of human history and situates African civilizations at the very root of what came to be known as Western culture.

Spanning more than 700 pages, the work blends lecture, essay, and scholarship with illustrations and maps to document the influence of ancient Egypt, Nubia, and other African civilizations on Greece, Rome, Christianity, and beyond.

First editions of this work are exceptionally scarce—with most available copies in circulation being later reprints. This copy represents not only a cornerstone of African-centered historical thought but also a rare collector’s artifact, worthy of any serious library or collection dedicated to Pan-African history, African Studies, or rare Black literature.