Africa in World History: From Prehistory to the PresentThis groundbreaking text is the first to examine Africa in the wider context of world history. The authors show that Africans not only have shaped their own destiny but also have played a central role in a number of grand narratives of global history. In doing so, the text encourages readers to reconsider many popular or oversimplified myths regarding Africa and Africans and to explore the many issues, controversies, and debate within the field of African study. With numerous maps, full-color photos, primary sources, timelines, and a lively, engaging narrative, "Africa in World History" is as vibrant and multifaceted as the continent itself. |
Contents
AFRICA UP TO 1500 C E | 1 |
Geography and Environment | 16 |
African Environments and Areas of Plant Domestication | 20 |
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Africa in World History: From Prehistory to the Present Erik Gilbert,Jonathan T. Reynolds No preview available - 2008 |
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