The book Pan Africanism for Beginners by Sid Lemelle aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the complex concept of Pan Africanism. It defines Pan Africanism broadly as the inclusion of all people of African descent worldwide. The book explores the major leaders and events in the chronological development of Pan African sentiments, beginning with early pioneers in the 19th century who disagreed on whether the solution was to emigrate blacks from America or fight for their rights to remain. While giving a detailed history, one part lacked clarity around the views of an early leader that may have changed over time.