Parker, John

Great Kingdoms of Africa

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ISBN 13:
9780500252529
author:
Parker, John
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Thames & Hudson Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
3.8 x 15.9 x 15.9 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, Africa, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£19.97

Description

A comprehensive overview of the great kingdoms of Africa, exploring their history, legacies, and enduring impact on the continent.

From the ancient Nile Valley to medieval West Africa, the highlands of Ethiopia, and the forests, lakes, and grasslands to the south, African civilizations have given rise to some of the world's most impressive kingdoms. This book presents a fresh look at these great kingdoms and empires over five thousand years of recorded history, shedding new light on the formation of kingship and its operation.

Featuring contributions from nine leading historians of Africa, the book examines how African peoples have recorded, celebrated, and critiqued the deeds of their kings, and how powerful and sophisticated kingdoms have shaped the course of African history - and continue to do so in the present day.

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