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An African history of Africa : from the dawn of humanity to independence / Zeinab Badawi.

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For too long, Africa's 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 Africa's spectacular history--from the very origins of our species, through ancient civilizations and medieval empires with remarkable queens and kings, to the miseries of conquest and the elation of independence. Visiting more than 30 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"-- Dust jacket flap

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780063335417
  • ISBN: 0063335417
  • Physical Description: ix, 532 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First US edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Mariner Books, [2024]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 465-502) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Our family and other hominins -- Gift of the Nile -- The kingdom of Kush -- Ezana of Aksum and the rise of a Christian kingdom -- The cross and the crescent -- Ifrikiya and the Amazigh -- Islam and the dynasties of North Africa -- Mansa Musa and the kingdoms of West Africa -- Tippu Tib and the first enslavers -- Cast in bronze -- Southern kingdoms -- Asante ascent: Osei Tutu and Abena Pokou -- Asante courage: Prempeh and Yaa -- Asantewaa -- Slavery and salvation -- Land, gold and greed -- The kingdom of Kongo and the scramble for Africa -- Africa's resistance and liberation -- Epilogue: a new Africa.
Subject: Africa > History.
Africa > Civilization.
Genre: Informational works.

Available copies

  • 17 of 37 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 2 copies available at Rockingham County Public Library.

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  • 1 current hold with 37 total copies.
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