African Europeans: An Untold History
Olivette Otele
A Guardian Best Book of 2020 A History Today Book of the Year, 2020 Renowned historian Olivette Otele uncovers the untold history of Europeans of African descent, from Saint Maurice who became the leader of a Roman legion and Renaissance scholar Juan Latino, to abolitionist Mary Prince and the activist, scholars and grime artists of the present day. Tracing African European heritage through the vibrant, complex, and often brutal experiences of individuals both ordinary and extraordinary, she sheds new light not only on the past but also on questions very much alive today - about racism, identity, citizenship, power and resilience. African Europeans is a landmark celebration of this integral, vibrantly complex slice of European history, and will redefine the field for years to come.
Award History
0 wins · 3 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Shannon Prize: European Studies | 2023 | Finalist | Official source |
| Los Angeles Times Book Prize for History | 2021 | Finalist | Secondary source |
| Orwell Prize: Political Writing | 2021 | Shortlist | Secondary source |
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- Juan Latino40%
- Mary Prince40%
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