An African History of Africa

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.

Product details

• Authors: Zeinab Badawi
• Publisher: Allen Lane
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.04.2024
• EAN: 9780753560136
• ISBN: 978-0-7535-6013-6
• No. of pages: 532
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 234 mm x 32 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Africa, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Slavery, CE period up to c 1500, c 1500 onwards to present day, Empires & historical states, Slavery & abolition of slavery, Slavery and abolition of slavery, BCE period – Protohistory, Historical states, empires, territories and regions, Relating to people of the African diasporas / heritage