An African history of Africa

from the dawn of humanity to independence

An African history of Africa

from the dawn of humanity to independence
Zeinab Badawi
Book - 2025

This sweeping historical survey traces Africa's rich legacy from prehistory to the present, exploring ancient civilizations, medieval empires and colonialism's impact, while highlighting African voices and perspectives to offer a long-overdue account of the continent's global significance.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Badawi, Zeinab, 1959- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Mariner Books, [2025]
Edition:First US edition.
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505 0 |a Our family and other hominins -- Gift of the Nile -- The kingdom of Kush -- Ezana of Aksum and the rise of a Christian kingdom -- The cross and the crescent -- Ifrikiya and the Amazigh -- Islam and the dynasties of North Africa -- Mansa Musa and the kingdoms of West Africa -- Tippu Tib and the first enslavers -- Cast in bronze -- Southern kingdoms -- Asante ascent: Osei Tutu and Abena Pokou -- Asante courage: Prempeh and Yaa Asantewaa -- Slavery and salvation -- Land, gold and greed -- The kingdom of Kongo and the scramble for Africa -- Africa's resistance and liberation -- Epilogue: a new Africa. 
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