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Stolen Legacy: Greek Philosophy is Stolen Egyptian Philosophy [Paperback]

George G.M. James
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1 April 2002
Challenging the notion that civilisation started in Greece, this uncompromising classic attempts to prove that the true authors of Greek philosophy were not Greeks but Egyptians. The text asserts that the praise and honour blindly given to the Greeks for centuries rightfully belong to the people of Africa, and argues that the theft of this great African legacy led to the erroneous world opinion that the African continent has made no contribution to civilisation. Quoting such celebrated Greek scholars as Herodotus, Hippocrates, Aristotle, Thales, and Pythagoras, who admit to the influence of Egyptian studies in their work, this edition sheds new light on traditional philosophical and historical thought. Originally published in 1954, this book features a new introduction.

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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: African American Images; New Ed edition (1 April 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: '0913543780
  • ISBN-13: 978-0913543788
  • ASIN: 0913543780
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 1.3 x 15.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 299,127 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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George G M James

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3.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking 15 Sep 1999
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
This book has got some inaccuracies, but you cannot deny its facts. The Egpytians were great architects, mathematicians, philosophers, engineer, chemists and teachers.

Learned people around the world have marvelled at their knowledge but have failed to associate them with the world that we live in today. Is it because these Egyptians were black Africans, Pre Hyskos invaison. Instaed they rave about the Romans, Greeks and how great they were. It is as if Egypt has not contributed to the western world.

Those of us who know different, both learned and self taught, are fully aware of the influence that Egypt has had on todays world. Just look at the format of Washington DC, Memphsis or a dollar bill and you see a strong link.

All the author is trying to do is reclaim their accomplishments and point out the fact that the Greek philosophers, mathematicians were taught by these people.

This book will be rideculed for its flaws but more sadly because it ruffles the feathers of the establishment and questions what we have been told to date.

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11 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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This book is full of truth and I'm sure that those contesting this are Greeks or White Europeans, refusing to even question their false history. It is well known that the Greeks learnt from the Egyptians and it appears to me, that the author is just clarifying this. Therefor, it's not a case of who the information belongs to but more importantly where the knowledge came from. Anyone denying the fact that civilisation began in Africa would just be outright ignorant. If one can accept this truth one would then look to Egypt and the remarkable teachings of the Egyptian people who were definitely black Africans. Lol, I suppose there will be one or two who will claim that the pale faced Egyptians that we see now had the same physical appearance centuries ago.
I only wish that these books were available to our children in school but of course that would never happen because the whole system is based on a lie.
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5.0 out of 5 stars "KNOW THY SELF" 1 Mar 1999
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Format:Paperback
This phrase, although attributed to Socrates, was found on many of the temples of learning throughout Egypt long before Socrates existed. This is a very important mantra for people of African descent.

I personally was in a state of shame of being from African ancestry during the 70's as a young teenager. but upon spending 3 months in Africa at age 19, all that changed. Books such as this are critically important for US in order to debunk the distortions promulgated during this millennium against people of color, and in particular people of African descent. Regardless of what popular (white) culture's response is to this type of discovery, the important thing for US is to study for ourselves who we are and what we have contributed to the development of the human race. Who cares what THEY think!!!! WE should be well aware of the extent to which THEY will go to remain the superior force on this planet (slavery, world war, historical distortions, genocide, cultural genocide, economic sanctions, etc..).

Books such as this and those written by Jochannen, Diop, Van Sertima, Bernal, Al-Mansour, and others, prompt US to re-evaluate everything WE were taught (programmed) to be true. The revelations exposed through the works of these writers, should be the foundation of learning for all of OUR subsequent generations.

What I find to be most interesting is the fact that since the works here prompt so much debate, why is it that we do not see not only some of the debate itself, but also some of the factual discoveries borne by the works of these authors on channels such as TLC, A&E, or Discovery. Since WE now have OUR own voice in the national broadcasting world, I think BET should pursue this area further so that more of our younger generation can gain knowledge in these areas. Black History should not be limited to one month, and should not be limited to the civil rights era especially when it spans thousands of years.

It is important that WE lift the veil of ignorance OURSELVES and really take a look at everything WE feel WE know to be true. One of my favorite misconceptions is that of certain aspects of the Bible. How many of you know that the 10 Commandments can be found within the 42 Negative Confessions of the Metu Neter, a holy book written long before Moses or the Bible.

WHAT HAVE WE BEEN TAUGHT, AND WHY?

Stolen Legacy is an excellent book to start questioning the current world order.

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
One thing is quite clear here,so called scholars & historians will more than likely reject the sources of information that support the points in this book for the simple reason... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. T. A. Gordon
3.0 out of 5 stars Title reveals all I need to know
I won't buy this book because the title tells me that it need improving! The Greeks NEVER claimed that their philosophy or science was new. Read more
Published on 8 April 2011 by G. Yates
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute Truth
The book is written in a context that is easily understandable, what we are taught in our schools, colleges and universities is only part of what they want us to know. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2009 by Ms. N. Joseph
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting with a notedly Masonic tinge
This is a thought provoking yet reptitive work. It is already well known that Pythagoras spent time in Egypt so it is logical to assume that he learned some of his mathematics... Read more
Published on 31 July 1999
1.0 out of 5 stars Ever been in Egypt and Greece?
...if not, do that. Then think for yourself -like, where are all the stadiums and the theaters of Egypt? Or the pyramids of Greece?
Published on 12 Jun 1999
1.0 out of 5 stars Amusing but please, a serious work??
A work of unbelievable naivety, devoid of any credible academic standards. Derivative of a nineteenth century sub-culture based around mystical appropriations from masonic,... Read more
Published on 3 Mar 1999
1.0 out of 5 stars This is a tremendous example of pseudo-scholarship
I have read the book in question as well as all of the submitted reviews. I can tell you, with 100% honesty and conviction, that this book is nothing but meritless trash that has... Read more
Published on 26 Feb 1999
3.0 out of 5 stars More important for the questions it raises than answers
Any book that can render this kind of reaction by intellectuals and regular folk alike should be on everyone's reading list. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars Truth comes to light!
Many will not accept what James has presented in his book. Even if one scoffs at the notion that Greek history (as we know it) was fabricated (or that much of it has been falsely... Read more
Published on 20 Jan 1999
1.0 out of 5 stars worth thinking about
this book has been cited as a prime example of afrocentric scholarship (a term with very different meanings for the two sharply divided sides in the culture wars). Read more
Published on 7 Jan 1999
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