{"product_id":"african-europeans-olivette-otele-9781541619920","title":"African Europeans | Olivette Otele","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #2c3e50; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eAfrican Europeans: An Untold History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eAfrican Europeans: An Untold History\u003c\/em\u003e, distinguished historian Professor Olivette Otele comprehensively dismantles the prevailing Eurocentric misconception that individuals of African descent are merely recent post-colonial additions to the continent. This magisterial chronicle establishes an unyielding narrative thesis: African people have actively co-authored, populated, and structurally shaped the cultural and political map of Europe for over two millennia. Tracing a complex legacy of resilience, negotiation, and identity construction, Otele connects the fluid power networks of antiquity directly to contemporary global spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eRather than approaching the topic as a dry chronological timeline, the author structures her historical tapestry across three core thematic pillars. She begins by exploring the fluid multicultural baseline of antiquity and the Renaissance—highlighting prominent figures like the third-century Roman legion commander Saint Maurice and Alessandro de' Medici, the first Duke of Florence. The text then transitions into the imperial mechanics of colonization, evaluating how dual-heritage families in coastal trading hubs navigated the legal boundaries of maritime empires. Finally, Otele tracks the continuum of modern resilience, documenting the persistent friction between institutionalized state structures of exclusion and the enduring communities fighting for historical recognition across Europe today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessor Olivette Otele\u003c\/strong\u003e is a renowned historian and expert in post-colonial studies, trans-Mediterranean cultural exchanges, and African diaspora history. Her landmark research explores the deep human infrastructure and systemic histories of race, identity, and memory across the European continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eScholars, researchers, and students of European history, African history, and post-colonial studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eReaders interested in cultural history, ethnic studies, and the structural parameters of identity formation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eAcademic library collections and independent research institutions seeking authoritative historical texts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Awards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cblockquote style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding: 15px; background: #f9f9f9; border-left: 5px solid #2c3e50; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n    “Magisterial…. A story of violence and exclusion but also extraordinary destinies and achievements”\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: block; margin-top: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\"\u003e— Sudhir Hazareesingh, Guardian (UK)\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eBibliographic \u0026amp; Physical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; width: 40%;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eBasic Books (An imprint of Perseus Books \/ Hachette Book Group)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eAugust 29, 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eFormat \u0026amp; Binding\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eTrade Paperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eISBN-13 \/ ISBN-10\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e9781541619920 \/ 1541619927\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e304\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e8.20 x 5.50 x 0.80 inches | 9.8 oz (277 grams)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eBISAC Categories\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eHISTORY \/ Europe \/ General\u003cbr\u003eHISTORY \/ Africa \/ General\u003cbr\u003eSOCIAL SCIENCE \/ Ethnic Studies \/ African American \u0026amp; Black Studies\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this book cover both ancient and modern history?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The text spans over two millennia, starting from third-century Roman antiquity and the Renaissance up through the transatlantic slave trade and into the contemporary experiences of modern African-Europeans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this book a foundational reference for post-colonial studies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt challenges traditional Eurocentric historical canons by documenting the unacknowledged role that people of African descent have played in co-authoring and structurally shaping European cultural and political infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n      {\n        \"@type\": [\"Book\", \"Product\"],\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/african-europeans-olivette-otele-9781541619920#book\",\n        \"name\": \"African Europeans: An Untold History\",\n        \"author\": {\n          \"@type\": \"Person\",\n          \"name\": \"Olivette Otele\"\n        },\n        \"isbn\": \"9781541619920\",\n        \"sku\": \"9781541619920\",\n        \"mpn\": \"1541619927\",\n        \"numberOfPages\": \"304\",\n        \"publisher\": {\n          \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n          \"name\": \"Basic Books\"\n        },\n        \"datePublished\": \"2023-08-29\",\n        \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Paperback\",\n        \"inLanguage\": \"English\",\n        \"description\": \"Uncover the two-millennium history of Africans in Europe with Olivette Otele's brilliant study on identity, resilience, and cultural impact.\",\n        \"educationalLevel\": \"Academic\",\n        \"audience\": {\n          \"@type\": \"EducationalAudience\",\n          \"educationalRole\": \"Student \/ Scholar\"\n        },\n        \"offers\": {\n          \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n          \"price\": \"13.99\",\n          \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n          \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n          \"priceValidUntil\": \"2027-12-31\",\n          \"seller\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n            \"name\": \"Bust-Down Books, LTD.\"\n          }\n        },\n        \"about\": [\n          { \"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"European History\" },\n          { \"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"African Diaspora\" },\n          { \"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Post-Colonial Studies\" }\n        ],\n        \"awards\": \"Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in History\"\n      },\n      {\n        \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/african-europeans-olivette-otele-9781541619920#faq\",\n        \"mainEntity\": [\n          {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Does this book cover both ancient and modern history?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n              \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n              \"text\": \"Yes. 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