Parker, John
African History: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780192802484
- author:
- Parker, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 17.27 x 1.27 x 10.67 centimetres
- Genre:
- African history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
African History: A Very Short Introduction by John Parker and Richard Rathbone provides an in-depth exploration of Africa's past, examining how it has been imagined and represented over time. The authors draw on a range of historical examples spanning over 5 millennia to illustrate key aspects of African history, including the unity and diversity of cultures, slavery, religion, colonial conquest, and the diaspora. This concise work offers insights into the importance of history in understanding contemporary Africa. By shedding light on the complexities of African history, this book challenges common perceptions and provides a nuanced understanding of the continent's rich past.
Related Products
Related Products
Art History: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Arnold, Dana
The History of Chemistry: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
William H. Brock
Garden History: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Campbell, Gordon
Gender History: A Very Short Introduction (VERY SHORT INTRODUCTIONS)
Antoinette (Maybelle Leland Swanlund Endowed Chair Profe Burton
The History of Political Thought: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Whatmore, Richard