About this title: In a trawl through the entire sweep of sub-Saharan history, the authors have written an accessible introduction for students and general readers. The opening chapter on geography and climate frames the discussion, demonstrating how the environment has shaped the societies and cultures of those living in the region. Thereafter they describe the rise of states and empires in the classical period, the slave trade within Africa and beyond to the Americas, and the European conquest. The concluding section focuses on Africa in the twentieth century as it gains independence and searches for a new ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2007-02-19
ISBN-13:9780521687089ISBN:052168708X
Description: Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780521687089ISBN:052168708X
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 9.69 by.98 inches. (418 pages) an accessible introduction to the history of sub-saharan africa for students and general readers. an accessible introduction to sub-saharan history for students and general readers. the authors describe the rise of empires in the classical period, the slave trade, and the european conquest. the concluding section focuses on twentieth century africa as it gains independence and searches for a new identity beyond colonialism. an accessible ... read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780521867467ISBN:0521867460
Description: BRAND NEW. 10 by 1.1 inches. (418 pages) an accessible introduction to the history of sub-saharan africa for students and general readers. an accessible introduction to sub-saharan history for students and general readers. the authors describe the rise of empires in the classical period, the slave trade, and the european conquest. the concluding section focuses on twentieth century africa as it gains independence and searches for a new identity beyond colonialism. an accessible introduction to ... read more
Description: New. An accessible introduction to sub-Saharan history for students and general readers. The authors describe the rise of empires in the classical period, the slave trade, and the European conquest. The concluding section focuses on twentieth century Africa as it gains independence and searches for a new identity beyond colonialism. read more
"This is the best single volume of African history for both the serious lay person and the college student. The book is comprehensive with excellent maps and suggested future readings. It is an honor to recommend the book written by my own college African history teacher. ROC still rocks."
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