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The Penguin Atlas of African History
Colin McEvedy
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Description for The Penguin Atlas of African History
Paperback. 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'. Num Pages: 144 pages, 60 maps. BIC Classification: 1H; HBJH; HBTP; RGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 149 x 8. Weight in Grams: 246.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Condition
New
Weight
246g
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780140513219
SKU
V9780140513219
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About Colin McEvedy
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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