Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published) Media: Paperback Edition: 2Rev Ed Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 144 Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5 Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.8 x 0.4
Brilliant - but where is the new edition? November 17, 2008 Africa is often left off the histroy table, or only gets mentioned through the colonization period - well, here's the perfect antidote. In 59 maps it takes you from Pangaea to 1978, which is quite a lot of long hops! From the basics like the Great Rift, Olduvai and the Omo River Valley, soon yu're taken to 8000 B.C. and the first subgroups of modern mankind. The great migrations, the first empires, the great empires; trade routes, population densities, and foreign incursions. It is all here, laid out clearly and concisel, and a great introduction to African history with a continental viewpoint. Highly recommended!
Essential August 17, 2002 6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Africa is a continent who's history prior to the Scramble For Africa is often unknown or ignored. This book gives great detail about Africa's history with helpful maps to give the reader a geographical aspect. The text is in the form of a series of essays about each map, allowing quick access to the desired time period.
