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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| Language: | English |
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New York :
Mariner Books,
[2025]
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| Edition: | First US edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- Our family and other hominins
- Gift of the Nile
- The kingdom of Kush
- Ezana of Aksum and the rise of a Christian kingdom
- The cross and the crescent
- Ifrikiya and the Amazigh
- Islam and the dynasties of North Africa
- Mansa Musa and the kingdoms of West Africa
- Tippu Tib and the first enslavers
- Cast in bronze
- Southern kingdoms
- Asante ascent: Osei Tutu and Abena Pokou
- Asante courage: Prempeh and Yaa Asantewaa
- Slavery and salvation
- Land, gold and greed
- The kingdom of Kongo and the scramble for Africa
- Africa's resistance and liberation
- Epilogue: a new Africa.
