This invaluable reference work provides an account of the development of African society from 175 million years ago; through the first appearance of humans to the complex polity of the twentieth century. Colin McEvedy tracks the development of modern man; the differentiation and spread of languages; the first crossings of the Sahara; the exploration of the Niger; and the search for the 'fountains of the Nile'. Gold and ivory lure traders from far away; Christendom and Islam compete for African attention. Names from the distant past become nation-states with aspirations appropriate to the modern world. With sixty maps and a clear; concise text; this synthesis is especially useful to African studies and history teachers; but is also a fascinating guide for the general reader.
#207807 in Books Jean de Joinville 2009-03-31 2009-03-31Original language:Old FrenchPDF # 1 7.70 x 1.10 x 5.10l; .74 #File Name: 0140449981384 pagesChronicles of the Crusades
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Mary Van NortwickGood read1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. History made vividBy Malcolm SchmidtkeI; too; went on these epic journeys and on the way was able to fill in great gaps in my understanding.0 of 2 people found the following review helpful. goodBy myoungxcIt was in the shape it described and arrived on time. It was a good buy and I reccommend it to anyone looking for a good history book.
