African History

Essential reading for anyone interested in the African continent and the diversity of human history, this Very Short Introduction looks at Africa's past and reflects on the changing ways it has been imagined and represented. Key themes in current thinking about Africa's history are illustrated with a range of fascinating historical examples, drawn from over 5 millennia across this vast continent.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Product details

• Authors: Parke, Joh Parker, John Parker, John (School of Oriental and African Studies Parker, Rathbone, Richard Rathbone, Richard (Honorary Professor of History Rathbone, Rathbone Richard
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Trade
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.03.2007
• EAN: 9780192802484
• ISBN: 978-0-19-280248-4
• Dimensions: 110 mm x 174 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Very Short Introductions; A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION; A Very Short Introductions; A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION; Very Short Introductions; A Very Short Introductions; Very Short Introduction
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, HISTORY / Africa / General, Africa, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / Historiography, Historiography, Regional Studies, Social and cultural history, Regional / International studies, African History