Motherland by Luke Pepera
A groundbreaking exploration of 500,000 years of African history, cultures and identity
Simultaneously capacious and personal, this achieves what might have been thought impossible: to give the reader 500,000 years of history, spanning an entire continent, without ever becoming reductiveA masterful achievement * Tom Holland *
Elegant and powerful, Pepera's magnificent book elevates our understanding of Africa's overlooked histories, re-inscribing them into the timeline of world history. Absolutely riveting. * Olivette Otele, author of African Europeans *
Magisterial, brilliant, capacious and transformative, this astonishing journey into the heart of Africa is a superb synthesis, an analysis of 500,000 years of history and the most gripping, colourful and marvellous journey possible. The continent of Africa is here, vivid with life, death, survival, hope and stories. * Kate Williams *
Wonderful and illuminating: an historical and personal journey through 500,000 years of African history, power and culture, with a fascinating cast of African leaders and artists, from imperial conquerors and warrior queens to rappers, activists and migrants, from prehistory to the 21st century. An essential read * Simon Sebag Montefiore *
From Eve to the queenly kandakes of Nubia, from Alessandro de' Medici of Renaissance Florence to Hollywood's Chadwick Boseman, Pepera's expansive story of African history and culture is unlike any other you will read. An energetic and impassioned debut from an historian who is sure to go far * Daisy Dunn, author of The Missing Thread *
A fascinating, personal reappraisal of African cultural history, at once challenging and enlightening * Clare Mulley, author of Agent Zo *
An extraordinary achievement showcasing Pepera's skills as both a writer and a scholar. From the continent's role as the midwife of humanity, to the profound global influence of people of African descent, MOTHERLAND leads us expertly through age after age of astoundingly rich history and culture. An enlightening read that is sure to top many awards lists. * Lindsey Fitzharris, New York Times Bestselling Author of THE FACEMAKER *
Pepera's remarkable exploration of 500,000 years of African history will leave readers both gripped and utterly enthralled. Expertly written with a remarkable eye for detail and storytelling, Motherland is not only extraordinary and powerful, but truly groundbreaking. A superb debut. * Nicola Tallis, author of Young Elizabeth *
An original and thought-provoking blend of history, anthropology and Luke Pepera's own personal exploration of his ancestry. Epic in scope, intimate in detail, Motherland gives a rich and vibrant sense of Africa's deep, as well as recent, past * Jessie Childs, author of The Siege of Loyalty House: A Civil War Story *
From prehistory to Black Panther, Motherland explores 500,000 years of African history to transform our understanding of this most remarkable and misunderstood continent. Through masterful storytelling Luke Pepera conjures vivid and colourful lands bursting with extraordinary characters and rich adventure. Epic yet intimate, bold but thoughtful, inclusive and revelatory: this is history at its best * Miranda Malins, author of The Rebel Daughter *
Vivid, compelling and powerful, this groundbreaking book masterfully intertwines sweeping history with personal insights. The people, events and places from Africa's rich history and culture featured in the narrative are as illuminating as they are thought-provoking. Few books can lay claim to changing their readers' perceptions so profoundly. A stunning debut * Tracy Borman, author of Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I *
Elegant and powerful, Pepera's magnificent book elevates our understanding of Africa's overlooked histories, re-inscribing them into the timeline of world history. Absolutely riveting. * Olivette Otele, author of African Europeans *
Magisterial, brilliant, capacious and transformative, this astonishing journey into the heart of Africa is a superb synthesis, an analysis of 500,000 years of history and the most gripping, colourful and marvellous journey possible. The continent of Africa is here, vivid with life, death, survival, hope and stories. * Kate Williams *
Wonderful and illuminating: an historical and personal journey through 500,000 years of African history, power and culture, with a fascinating cast of African leaders and artists, from imperial conquerors and warrior queens to rappers, activists and migrants, from prehistory to the 21st century. An essential read * Simon Sebag Montefiore *
From Eve to the queenly kandakes of Nubia, from Alessandro de' Medici of Renaissance Florence to Hollywood's Chadwick Boseman, Pepera's expansive story of African history and culture is unlike any other you will read. An energetic and impassioned debut from an historian who is sure to go far * Daisy Dunn, author of The Missing Thread *
A fascinating, personal reappraisal of African cultural history, at once challenging and enlightening * Clare Mulley, author of Agent Zo *
An extraordinary achievement showcasing Pepera's skills as both a writer and a scholar. From the continent's role as the midwife of humanity, to the profound global influence of people of African descent, MOTHERLAND leads us expertly through age after age of astoundingly rich history and culture. An enlightening read that is sure to top many awards lists. * Lindsey Fitzharris, New York Times Bestselling Author of THE FACEMAKER *
Pepera's remarkable exploration of 500,000 years of African history will leave readers both gripped and utterly enthralled. Expertly written with a remarkable eye for detail and storytelling, Motherland is not only extraordinary and powerful, but truly groundbreaking. A superb debut. * Nicola Tallis, author of Young Elizabeth *
An original and thought-provoking blend of history, anthropology and Luke Pepera's own personal exploration of his ancestry. Epic in scope, intimate in detail, Motherland gives a rich and vibrant sense of Africa's deep, as well as recent, past * Jessie Childs, author of The Siege of Loyalty House: A Civil War Story *
From prehistory to Black Panther, Motherland explores 500,000 years of African history to transform our understanding of this most remarkable and misunderstood continent. Through masterful storytelling Luke Pepera conjures vivid and colourful lands bursting with extraordinary characters and rich adventure. Epic yet intimate, bold but thoughtful, inclusive and revelatory: this is history at its best * Miranda Malins, author of The Rebel Daughter *
Vivid, compelling and powerful, this groundbreaking book masterfully intertwines sweeping history with personal insights. The people, events and places from Africa's rich history and culture featured in the narrative are as illuminating as they are thought-provoking. Few books can lay claim to changing their readers' perceptions so profoundly. A stunning debut * Tracy Borman, author of Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I *
Luke is a writer, broadcaster, historian, and anthropologist dedicated to sharing his passion for African history & cultures. He was born in Ghana, and has a degree from St Peter's College, Oxford, where he read Archaeology & Anthropology and studied ancient and medieval African history. Since graduating he has worked at the Pitt Rivers Museum, The Times, and Tatler, and has written and presented Africa: Written Out of History, a documentary for Dan Snow's History Hit.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781398707368 |
| ISBN 10 | 1398707368 |
| Title | Motherland |
| Author | Luke Pepera |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2025-01-30 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
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