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#911967 in Books Basil Davidson 1998-07-18 1998-07-16Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.10 x .60 x 5.90l; 1.01 #File Name: 058231853X272 pagesWest Africa before the Colonial Era A History to 1850
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Customervery very happy! a worthy addition to my library4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Good text for Intro classBy BK ReviewsI used this textbook for a pre-colonial West African class that I taught. For a quick introduction to West Africa's pre-colonial history; it is an okay book. For upper level classes like the one I taught; it is only good in combination with other text books. In my humble opinion; Michael Crowder and Ade Ajayi's History of West Africa; Volume 1 2 remain the best books for teaching a course in this field. Unfortunately; the books are no longer in print. Themes in West Africa's History by Emmanuel Kwaku Akyeampong is an excellent textbook to use in conjunction with Davidson's book.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Great Historical SourceBy A.Z.If you're a history buff; student of history; Basil Davidson is an excellent resource on the African Continent. I'm rarely disappointed.
