History Of Africa Revised - Softcover

Shillington, Kevin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0333599578 ISBN 13: 9780333599570

Publisher: Macmillan Education, 1995

Synopsis

In a single volume, "History of Africa" offers an illustrated and critical narrative introduction to the history of the continent from earliest times to the present day. Building on the book's established reputation, in this revised 2nd edition, the author draws on the most recent and up-to-date research to convey something of the wealth and depth of Africa's long and fascinating past.

About this title

Review:

"A work with many virtues...stylistic lucidity, profusion of clear maps and excellent illustrations."--"International Journal of African Historical Studies"

About the Author:

Kevin Shillington is currently based in London and works as a freelance historian. He holds an MA and PhD in African History from the University of London and his publications include "Jugnauth: Prime Minister of Mauritius" (1991) and "Ghana and the Rawlings Factor "(1992).

About this edition

• Publisher: Macmillan Education
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0333599578
• ISBN 13: 9780333599570
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 488