Howard W. French
6 books
About the Author
Howard W. French is an acclaimed journalist, author, and professor whose work illuminates the profound historical and contemporary influences of Africa on the global stage. A former foreign correspondent for The New York Times, where he reported from Africa, Asia, and the Americas, French brings a sharp, investigative lens to narratives often overlooked in mainstream discourse. His acclaimed book, Born in Blackness: Africa, Africans, and the Making of the Modern World, 1471 to the Second World War, reexamines the transatlantic slave trade and colonial exploitation as the foundational engines of Western prosperity, challenging Eurocentric histories with meticulous research and compelling storytelling. Drawing on decades of on-the-ground experience, French's writing bridges continents and eras, advocating for a more inclusive understanding of modernity's roots in African resilience and innovation.
Writing style
investigative
narrative-driven
insightful
Books by Howard W. French
