An African history of Africa from the dawn of humanity to independence
This sweeping historical survey traces Africa's rich legacy from prehistory to the present, exploring ancient civilizations, medieval empires and colonialism's impact, while highlighting African voices and perspectives to offer a long-overdue account of the continent's global significance.
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Mariner Books,
[2025]
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| Edition: | First US edition. |
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| 245 | 1 | 3 | |a An African history of Africa : |b from the dawn of humanity to independence / |c Zeinab Badawi. |
| 250 | |a First US edition. | ||
| 264 | 1 | |a New York : |b Mariner Books, |c [2025] | |
| 264 | 4 | |c Ã2024 | |
| 300 | |a ix, 532 pages : |b illustrations, maps ; |c 24 cm | ||
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| 500 | |a "Originally published in the United Kingdom in 2024 by WH Allen."--Title page verso. | ||
| 520 | |a This sweeping historical survey traces Africa's rich legacy from prehistory to the present, exploring ancient civilizations, medieval empires and colonialism's impact, while highlighting African voices and perspectives to offer a long-overdue account of the continent's global significance. | ||
| 504 | |a Includes bibliographical references (pages 465-502) and index. | ||
| 505 | 0 | 0 | |t Our family and other hominins -- |t Gift of the Nile -- |t The kingdom of Kush -- |t Ezana of Aksum and the rise of a Christian kingdom -- |t The cross and the crescent -- |t Ifrikiya and the Amazigh -- |t Islam and the dynasties of North Africa -- |t Mansa Musa and the kingdoms of West Africa -- |t Tippu Tib and the first enslavers -- |t Cast in bronze -- |t Southern kingdoms -- |t Asante ascent: Osei Tutu and Abena Pokou -- |t Asante courage: Prempeh and Yaa Asantewaa -- |t Slavery and salvation -- |t Land, gold and greed -- |t The kingdom of Kongo and the scramble for Africa -- |t Africa's resistance and liberation -- |g Epilogue: a new Africa. |
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