Africa (Cultural Atlas for Young People) - Hardcover

Murray Ph.D., Jocelyn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0816068267 ISBN 13: 9780816068265

Publisher: Chelsea House Publications, 2007

Synopsis

Examines the history, culture, and geography of the African continent from past to present. This book also discusses the ancient kingdoms of Africa as well as the place the continent holds in the modern world. It also includes maps, charts, documents, works of art, and examples of physical evidence that offer students insights into this continent.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Jocelyn Murray was born in New Zealand and spent 13 years as a missionary in Kenya. She earned her Ph.D. in African history from the University of California at Los Angeles. In 1974, she became a research fellow in the Department of Religious Studies of the University of Aberdeen. A staff member of the International African Institute in London, Murray has been writing and editing work, principally on African subjects, since 1980. Sean Sheehan has a degree in history and English. He worked as a teacher in England and southeast Asia before becoming a full-time writer. He is the author of numerous books on modern and ancient history.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0816068267
• ISBN 13: 9780816068265
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 96