The Penguin Atlas of African History by Colin Mcevedy

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The Penguin Atlas of African History by Colin Mcevedy

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Offers an account of the development of African society through the first appearance of humans to the complex polity of the twentieth century. This book tracks the development of modern man, the differentiation and spread of languages, the first crossings of the Sahara, the exploration of the Niger, and the search for the 'fountains of the Nile'.

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The Penguin Atlas of African History by Colin Mcevedy

This invaluable reference work provides an account of the development of African society from 175 million years ago, through the first appearance of humans to the complex polity of the twentieth century. Colin McEvedy tracks the development of modern man, the differentiation and spread of languages, the first crossings of the Sahara, the exploration of the Niger, and the search for the 'fountains of the Nile'. Gold and ivory lure traders from far away; Christendom and Islam compete for African attention. Names from the distant past become nation-states with aspirations appropriate to the modern world. With sixty maps and a clear, concise text, this synthesis is especially useful to African studies and history teachers, but is also a fascinating guide for the general reader.
Colin McEvedy is the author of The Penguin Atlas of Ancient History; The New Penguin Atlas of Medieval History; The Penguin Atlas of Recent History (Europe Since 1815) and The Penguin Atlas of North American History. He lives in London, W6.
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ISBN 13 9780140513219
ISBN 10 0140513213
Title The Penguin Atlas of African History
Author Colin Mcevedy
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 1995-09-28
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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