In The Negro, W.E.B. Du Bois presents a concise yet sweeping history of Africa and its people, challenging Eurocentric narratives. The work traces African civilizations from ancient times, highlighting their contributions to global culture and the effects of colonization and the transatlantic slave trade. Du Bois’s insightful analysis underscores the resilience and cultural richness of African societies, offering an early scholarly perspective on African history and its place in world civilization.