An African History of Africa

From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence

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*AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*
*A Radio 4 Book of the Week* *A Guardian Best Summer Read*

Selected as a book to look out for in 2024 by the Guardian and The Rest is Politics

Everyone is originally from Africa, and this book is therefore for everyone.

For too long, Africa’s history has been dominated by western narratives of slavery and colonialism, or simply ignored. Now, Zeinab Badawi sets the record straight.

In this fascinating book, Badawi guides us through Africa’s spectacular history – from the very origins of our species, through ancient civilisations and medieval empires with remarkable queens and kings, to the miseries of conquest and the elation of independence. Visiting more than thirty African countries to interview countless historians, anthropologists, archaeologists and local storytellers, she unearths buried histories from across the continent and gives Africa its rightful place in our global story.

The result is a gripping new account of Africa: an epic, sweeping history of the oldest inhabited continent on the planet, told through the voices of Africans themselves.

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  • 5
    An African History of Africa

    Posted by E Bamgbola on 9th Jul 2024

    A very interesting book. A necessary book, Africa’s history needed to be written from the African perspective.

  • 5
    Crystal clear writing which engages the reader straightaway.

    Posted by David Brewer on 2nd Jun 2024

    Nothing more to say.

Publication Date:
18/04/2024
Authors:
Badawi, Zeinab
Year Published:
2024
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Format:
Hardback
ISBN:
9780753560129
Number of Pages:
544
Publisher:
Ebury Publishing
Place of Publication:
London
Language:
English
SKU:
9780753560129

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