African Experience - From Olduvai Gorge to the 21st Century

Informationen zum Autor Roland Oliver Klappentext This book covers the entire span of human history across the African continent, from the earliest emergence of hominids in eastern and southern Africa. It discusses the human colonization of the different regions of Africa, the origins of food production, and the formation of African languages. Zusammenfassung This book covers the entire span of human history across the African continent, from the earliest emergence of hominids in eastern and southern Africa. It discusses the human colonization of the different regions of Africa, the origins of food production, and the formation of African languages. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface -- Eden -- Eden Outgrown -- The Fruits of the Earth -- The Bricks of Babel -- The Flesh-Pots of Egypt -- The Men of Iron -- Peoples of the Book -- Cities of the Plain -- Pastures Green -- Masters and Slaves -- The Swelling Caravans -- Pomp and Power -- Strangers at the Gates -- The Drawing of the Map -- The New Taskmasters -- The Things of God -- The Fullness of Time -- The Birth of Nations -- The Slippery Slope -- Full Exposure -- The Past and the Present

Product details

• Authors: Roland Oliver
• Publisher: Perseus Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.07.2000
• EAN: 9780813390420
• ISBN: 978-0-8133-9042-0
• No. of pages: 368
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Afrika, Afrikanische Geschichte