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Paperback. An extensively revised edition of Tim Jeal's classic biography published to mark the bicentenary of the great explorer Num Pages: 432 pages, 16pp. b&w illustrations section. BIC Classification: 1HF; BGH; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 217 x 34. Weight in Grams: 616.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Revised, Expanded ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300191004
ISBN
9780300191004
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.61

Paperback. .
Publisher
Anness Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780194370
ISBN
9781780194370
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.36

Paperback. Umm Kulthum was a celebrated musical performer in the Arab world, and her songs still permeate the international airwaves. This, the first English-language biography, chronicles her life and career. In particular, it examines her success in a society which discouraged women from public performance. Series: Chicago Studies in Ethnomusicology. Num Pages: 240 pages, 21 halftones, 3 maps, 16 musical examples. BIC Classification: 1HBE; AVGH; BGF; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 498.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226136127
ISBN
9780226136127
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 25.82

Paperback. Informed by five years of fieldwork in Sudan, the author studies indigenous and "outsider" perspectives on the traditional practice of female genital cutting. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 illus. BIC Classification: 1HBS; JFSJ; JHM. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 386.
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812217469
ISBN
9780812217469
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.01

Paperback. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 215 x 19. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
Africa World Pr
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Condition
New
SKU
V9780865435414
ISBN
9780865435414
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.10

Hardcover. "Label stamped on t.p.: Distributed by Sportshelf, New Rochelle, N. Y. "Written by Jean Currie and Timothy Leggatt." Companion to Education for a developing region, by Guy Hunter. 253 p. 23 cm. Associated Names: Currie, Jean. Associated Names: Leggatt, T. W. Publishers cloth. Fine clean copy with bright gilt title on spine, well defined edges and firm tight binding, includes original dw nearly as new." Keywords: Subjects
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1905
SKU
KEX0110313
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 13.99
€ 4.99

Paperback. Spanning the period from the cold war to the 'war on terror', examines the political economy dynamics of security and insecurity on the continent, as well as its implications for political actions.BR> Editor(s): Abrahamsen, Rita. Series: ROAPE African Readers. Num Pages: 242 pages, 2, 2 black & white line drawings, 2 line drawing. BIC Classification: 1H; 3JM; HBJH; HBLX; JPWL; JPWS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 430.
Publisher
James Currey
Number of pages
242
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847010780
ISBN
9781847010780
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 26.68

Paperback. Gives play to the personalities involved, from Felix Houphouet-Boigny, 'The Ram', who managed Ivorian politics for the country's first 33 years of independence, to the contemporary First Lady Simone Gbagbo. This book's analysis is of the dynamics in place that give certain predictability to the actions of each of the key figures in the drama. Num Pages: 238 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFDY; HBJH; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 214 x 24. Weight in Grams: 364.
Publisher
Hurst & Co.
Number of pages
238
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781850658160
ISBN
9781850658160
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.62

Paperback. The Ghosts of Happy Valley is a mesmerising blend of travel narrative, social history and personal quest. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFGK; 3JJG; HBJH; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 134 x 23. Weight in Grams: 256.
Publisher
Aurum Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781311677
ISBN
9781781311677
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.76

Paperback. This work traces the origins of one of Africa's richest and most sophisticated music cultures, from its beginnings in the 13th century Mali Empire, to the recording studios of Paris and New York. It focuses on four spheres of Mande music: hunter's music, music of the jelis or griots, and jembe. Series: Chicago Studies in Ethnomusicology. Num Pages: 440 pages, 78 halftones, 30 line drawings, 36 musical examples, 8 maps, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1HFD; AVGE; AVGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 29. Weight in Grams: 832.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226101620
ISBN
9780226101620
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 38.28

Hardback. Num Pages: 144 pages, colour photos. BIC Classification: 1H; YNM. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 277 x 217 x 7. Weight in Grams: 492.
Publisher
A Cappella Books United States
Number of pages
144
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9781556525988
ISBN
9781556525988
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.95

Paperback. The 1st Battalion, The Rhodesian Light Infantry, was one of the most innovative and successful counter-insurgency units in history. This study explores the unit's dramatic history, revealing the Rhodesian Light Infantry's airborne and combat capacity, which gave the unit, at times, near total tactical superiority against its opponents. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Warrior. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFMW; 3JJP; HBJH; HBLW3; HBW; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 249 x 7. Weight in Grams: 216.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472809629
ISBN
9781472809629
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.82

Paperback. The re-issue of archival volumes ALT 1 to ALT 14 makes the complete series available and provides the historical perspective of these early contributions to the literature and its criticism. Editor(s): Jones, Eldred Durosimi. Series: African Literature Today. Num Pages: 158 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; DSBH5; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 141 x 216 x 14. Weight in Grams: 224.
Publisher
James Currey
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847011213
ISBN
9781847011213
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 26.68

Paperback. This work takes a look at the changes that have taken place in Egyptian society since the 1950s, and considers the disruptions brought about by the surge in population. It discusses how runaway population growth has effects on aspects of society and also predictable effects on the economy. Translator(s): Wilmsen, David. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; 1HBE; 3JJP; GTB; HBTB; JHBD; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 196 x 126 x 13. Weight in Grams: 236.
Publisher
The American University in Cairo Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9789774248191
ISBN
9789774248191
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.03

Hardback. Series: Cornell Studies in Security Affairs. Num Pages: 288 pages, 8, 3 black & white halftones, 3 black & white line drawings, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 1HBL; JPSF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 586.
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781501702785
ISBN
9781501702785
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 49.95

Hardcover. .
Publisher
The American University in Cairo Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9789774167201
ISBN
9789774167201
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.11

Paperback. Recounts the rich culture and proud history of the Berber peoples of the Atlas. This work is complemented by a selection of photographs of landscape, people, buildings and plant life. Num Pages: 256 pages, 24pp colour section. BIC Classification: 1HBMA; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 169 x 17. Weight in Grams: 576.
Publisher
Whittles Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849950848
ISBN
9781849950848
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.69

Paperback. It is November 1963. The white police state has captured almost all the underground leaders of the struggle against apartheid, including Nelson Mandela, and put them on trial on charges that carry the death penalty. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; BM; HBTV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 237 x 18. Weight in Grams: 324.
Publisher
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd South Africa
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781431407842
ISBN
9781431407842
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.52

Hardcover. Editor(s): Clack, Joy. Num Pages: 304 pages, 230+ full colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1HFMW; 1KBBEY; 1QRM; JFSR1; WBA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 262 x 289 x 32. Weight in Grams: 2216.
Publisher
Hoberman Collection South Africa
Number of pages
304
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781919939674
ISBN
9781919939674
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.72

Paperback. Provides introduction to the text and contexts of "Things Fall Apart", surveying the interpretations of the text from publication onwards and the critical material that surrounds it. This work also offers an insight into African culture. Series: Routledge Guides to Literature. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFDN; 2AB; DSBH; DSK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 146 x 215 x 12. Weight in Grams: 216.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415344562
ISBN
9780415344562
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.99
€ 45.05

Paperback. The Nigerian civil war of the late 1960s was one of the first occasions when Western consciences became aware of the suffering and atrocity being played out in the African Continent. This book talks about this incident. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrated. BIC Classification: 1HFDN; 3JJPK; HBJH; HBLW3; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 474.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844155231
ISBN
9781844155231
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.20

Hardcover. Author Craig Hayman had the rare opportunity of living and working in some of Africa's most spectacular wilderness areas for several years. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFJ; AJC; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 295 x 291 x 319. Weight in Grams: 2260.
Publisher
New Holland Australia
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781921517624
ISBN
9781921517624
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 55.89

Hardcover. Conflict and Costume presents more than 70 vibrant portraits of Herero people in traditional Victorian-style and paramilitary costume. With an introduction on the history of the Herero since the 19th century and the origins of their dress, this book will appeal to anyone interested in costume history, African culture and photography. Num Pages: 108 pages, 75 illustrations, 70 in colour, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1HFMN; AJCP; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 298 x 16. Weight in Grams: 1068.
Publisher
Merrell Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
108
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781858946009
ISBN
9781858946009
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 34.01

Paperback. Examines language and identity in Egypt using theories from discourse analysis and sociolinguistics. This book offers a study of identity in modern Egyptian public discourse. It helps us to decode and understand the messages put forward by the competing factions in Egyptian politics. Num Pages: 416 pages, 4 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 3JM; CFB; HBJH; HBLX; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 630.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748699940
ISBN
9780748699940
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 35.00

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