An African History of Africa - From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence

In a world where western narratives have poorly chalked up Africa''s history to simply one of slavery and colonialism, Badawi heads out on a corrective journey. Visiting 30 of the continent''s countries and interviewing everyone from historians to anthropologists, this is an eye-opening book

Report

Zeinab Badawi's remarkable new book lives up to her dependable standards of excellence. It takes the reader on an up-close-and-personal journey across this unique continent, seemingly holding your hand while uncovering extraordinary gems of truth as she allows previously untold stories to be heard Margaret Busby CBE

Product details

• Authors: Zeinab Badawi
• Publisher: Allen Lane
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 06.02.2025
• EAN: 9780753560143
• ISBN: 978-0-7535-6014-3
• No. of pages: 532
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 33 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > History > Regional and national histories; HISTORY / Civilization, HISTORY / Modern / General, HISTORY / Ancient / General, Africa, CE period up to c 1500, c 1500 onwards to present day, Empires & historical states, BCE period – Protohistory, Relating to people of the African diasporas / heritage, Historical states, empires, territories and regions: Africa