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A UNIQUELY FASCINATING JOURNEY THROUGH THE HISTORY OF A CONTINENT AND ITS PEOPLES Immerse yourself in the intricate story of Africa and discover Africa's true place in world history. Spanning more than 200,000 years, from the emergence of the first humans to the rise of megacities, Africa explores the history and cultures of the world's second-largest continent in vivid detail. It brings to life the stories that shaped Africa and the world around it, from powerful empires and kingdoms such as Mali and Benin, through the struggle against colonization and the fight for independence, to Africa's place on the global stage today. You will meet some of Africa's most important leaders, from Hannibal and Queen Njinga to Nelson Mandela and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Lavish photography showcases great African art and architecture, while engaging text written and authenticated by experts of African heritage covers every facet of African cultures, from music and literature to religions and languages. Specially commissioned CGI artworks recreate iconic buildings and life in lost cities like Timbuktu and Great Zimbabwe. Unparalleled in scope, Africa is the perfect book for anyone who is looking to deepen their understanding of Africa's vital and inspiring history.

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Author:   DK ,  David Olusoga
Publisher:   Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint:   DK
Dimensions:   Width: 24.40cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 29.00cm
Weight:   1.685kg
ISBN:  

9780241509166

ISBN 10:   0241509165
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   04 April 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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The book is fascinating -- Michael Odell * The Times *

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David Olusoga (spokesperson) David Olusoga is a British-Nigerian historian, broadcaster, presenter, and BAFTA-winning filmmaker. His TV series include A House Through Time (BBC2), Black and British- A Forgotten History (BBC2), and the BAFTA Award-winning Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners (BBC2). David is also the author of Black and British- A Forgotten History, which was awarded both the Longman-History Today Trustees' Award and the PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize. He writes for The Guardian, is a columnist for The Observer, and is Professor of Public History at the University of Manchester.

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