General history of Africa - Softcover

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 0435948083 ISBN 13: 9780435948085

Publisher: University of California Press, 1981

Synopsis

To order the complete eight-volume set of the UNESCO History of Africa, click "Buy Paperback" above.

Vol. I: Methodology & African Prehistory

Vol. II: Ancient Africa

Vol. III: Africa from the Seventh to the Eleventh Century

Vol. IV: Africa from the XIIth to the XVIth Century

Vol. V: Africa from the Sixteenth to the Eighteenth Century

Vol. VI: The Nineteenth Century until the 1880s

Vol. VII: Africa Under Colonial Domination 1880-1935

Vol.VIII: Africa Since 1935

The result of years of work by scholars from all over the world, The UNESCO General History of Africa reflects how the different peoples of Africa view their civilizations and shows the historical relationships between the various parts of the continent. Historical connections with other continents demonstrate Africa's contribution to the development of human civilization. Each volume is lavishly illustrated and contains a comprehensive bibliography.

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Review:

"One of the most ambitious academic projects to be undertaken in this century." -- Lindsay Barrett, West Africa

"The overall aim of The UNESCO General History of Africa may be said to be the Africanisation of African history through a scientific account of the ideas, civilization, societies, and traditions of the continent's peoples." -- Chinweizu, South

About this edition

• Publisher: University of California Press
• Publication date: 1981
• ISBN 10: 0435948083
• ISBN 13: 9780435948085
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 819