Author : John Parker
Release : 2007-03-22
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 642/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis African History: A Very Short Introduction by : John Parker

Download or read book African History: A Very Short Introduction written by John Parker. This book was released on 2007-03-22. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.