The Martyrdom of Man

The Martyrdom of Man is a philosophical and historical book written by Winwood Reade. The book explores the history of humanity from its origins in Africa to the present day, with a focus on the development of religion, science, and philosophy. Reade argues that throughout history, humanity has been oppressed by religion and superstition, and that only through the advancement of science and reason can we achieve true freedom and progress. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of human history. Reade begins with a discussion of the origins of humanity and the development of early civilizations, including ancient Egypt and Greece. He then moves on to explore the rise of Christianity and the impact of religion on Western civilization. Throughout the book, Reade criticizes organized religion for its role in suppressing scientific inquiry and promoting ignorance and superstition. He argues that the scientific method is the only reliable way to understand the world around us and that we must reject religious dogma and embrace reason and evidence-based thinking. The Martyrdom of Man is a thought-provoking and challenging book that encourages readers to question their beliefs and embrace rationality and scientific inquiry. It is a classic work of philosophical and historical literature that continues to be relevant today.1923. The author commenced this book intending to prove that Negroland or Inner Africa is not cut off from the mainstream of events as writers of philosophical history have always maintained, but that it is connected by means of Islam with the lands of the East, and also that it has, by means of the slave trade, powerfully influenced the moral history of Europe, and the political history of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.