This is a survey of pre-colonial West Africa; written by the internationally respected author and journalist; Basil Davidson. He takes as his starting point his successful textA History of West Africa 1000-1800; but he has reworked his new text specially for a wider international readership. In the process he offers a fascinating introduction to the rich societies and cultures of Africa before the coming of the Europeans.
#215537 in Books Bantam 2010-09-28 2010-09-28Format: Deckle EdgeOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.38 x 1.69 x 6.44l; 1.73 #File Name: 055380698X496 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. DisappointedBy muffnmeI was really looking forward to reading this. But I didn’t get very far before I found glaring problems. The way she handled Anne Boleyn was irresponsible. She included things as fact that were only written by Anne’s Spanish enemies after her death (sixth finger; etc). Didn’t read any further - I need to be able to trust the facts to want to give my time to a book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Surprising insights in Elizabeth I viewed through the women in her life.By PatriciaFascinating book. I thought I knew a lot about the Tutors but there were so many insights in this book. I had problems putting it down. I did not know anything about most of these women and how they influenced Elizabeth. I highly recommend it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Must read for Elizabethan aficionadosBy JBNFinally a book about the ladies of the court that is well documented . Details on how important they were as well as more detail on her early years.
