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An African History of Africa : From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence
Paperback Edition: 1
Zeinab Badawi, award-winning broadcaster and President of SOAS, tells an epic story of the oldest inhabited continent in the world from an African perspective, for fans of William Dalrymple, David Olusoga and Peter Frankopan.
Everyone is originally from Africa, and this book is therefore for everyone. For too long, Africas history has been dominated by western narratives of slavery and colonialism, or simply ignored. Now, Zeinab Badawi sets the record straight.
In this fascinating book, Badawi guides us through Africas spectacular history from the very origins of our species, through ancient civilisations and medieval empires with remarkable queens and kings, to the miseries of conquest and the elation of independence. Visiting more than thirty African countries to interview countless historians, anthropologists, archaeologists and local storytellers, she unearths buried histories from across the continent and gives Africa its rightful place in our global story.
The result is a gripping new account of Africa: an epic, sweeping history of the oldest inhabited continent on the planet, told through the voices of Africans themselves.
Pages : 544
Publisher : W H Allen
Publication date : 2024-04-23
Subjects: Non-fiction, Published in the UK, History, Slavery & Abolition Of Slavery