A History of Africa

Name: A History of Africa
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SKU: 9781445187327
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By Robin Walker

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Written by award-winning author Robin Walker, A History of Africa takes an in-depth look at the rich and fascinating history of the African continent through the ages. From prehistoric Africa, through ancient Egypt to the African kingdoms, the slave trade, colonialism, and countries' struggles for independence,... Read More

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A History of Africa

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A History of Africa

Written by award-winning author Robin Walker, A History of Africa takes an in-depth look at the rich and fascinating history of the African continent through the ages.

Description

Written by award-winning author Robin Walker, A History of Africa takes an in-depth look at the rich and fascinating history of the African continent through the ages. From prehistoric Africa, through ancient Egypt to the African kingdoms, the slave trade, colonialism, and countries' struggles for independence, right up to the modern-day continent, this book celebrates this vast continent and its people. The text is supported by strong, striking images and includes a section on teaching Black history. The author, Robin Walker, is one of the world's leading authorities on African history. Published in 2006, his book When We Ruled is 'the most advanced historical synthesis on the history of Africa and its people', and has established Robin as the leading authority on the topic in the English-speaking world. Robin is also the author of the prize-winning Black History Matters. Contents:

African history

From prehistory to kingdoms.

Ancient Egypt

Egypt invaded

Kush

Ethiopia

In focus: Famous African rulers

West African empires

The Nigeria region

Great Zimbabwe and Munhumutapa

In focus: Treasures of Africa

The enslaved

Resistance

In focus: African religions

Colonialism

Independence for Africa

In focus: African culture abroad

After independence

Africa today - challenges

Africa today - successes

Teaching African history

Timeline, glossary and further information

Index

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781445187327

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 September 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Franklin Watts Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 282.0mm

Weight: 226g

Pages: 48

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About the Author

Robin Walker, also known as The Black History Man, is one of the UK's most pre-eminent African scholars. Born in London Walker read economics at LSE before studying African World Studies under Dr Femi Biko and later Kenny Bakie. Since 1992 Robin has been lecturing in adult education, universities and conferences on African World Studies, Egyptology and Black History. Robin has authored or coauthored 13 books, including classic titles such as Classical Splendour, Roots of Black History Sword, Seal and Koran, the best study there has ever been on the Songhai Empire of West Africa (Everyday life in a West African Empire). Perhaps his most notable and critically acclaimed work is the title When We Ruled, which is hailed as the single most advanced historical synthesis on the history of Africa and its people to date. This established Walker as a leading authority on African studies in the English-speaking world.

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