Give it a read even if you don't think this is up your alley. (And if you aren't exactly Team DuBois, don't fret. He only devotes about two sentences to bashing Booker T. Washington.) He admits from the start that a lack of access to records means some of his facts may be wrong and that pretty much excuses some of the mistakes throughout. Otherwise it is a really interesting and comprehensive overview of the history of the African people.

Emphasis on REALLY interesting. Especially if this is your first encounter with African history. I suspect a lot of people THINK they know a thing or two about African history. Unless you have done extensive study, this book is a great way to show you that you literally only know one or two things about the extensive and complex history of this vast continent its diaspora of people.

If you never again in your life give a second though to the history of Africa, that's fine. Just at least let your education include this book. There is a lot people don't know about Africans and in turn, a lot they don't know about themselves. This book is a nice start.

Sorry to get all Yoda on you guys but... it happens.