An African Biographical Dictionary: 0 - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1592371124 ISBN 13: 9781592371129

Publisher: Grey House Publishing Inc, 2006

Synopsis

Up-to-date and representative of African societies as a whole, An African Biographical Dictionary provides a wealth of vital information for students of African culture and is an indispensable reference guide for anyone interested in African affairs.

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From the Publisher

From Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda to King Sunny Ade, from Beryl Markhma to thomas Odhiambo, An Afticab Biogrpahical directory encompasses a wide spectrum of African leaders. Over 550 biogrpahical sketches of prominent Africans, as well as foreigners who have affected the continents history asre also included. Emphasis is palced on the post colonial era with two thirds of the entrries dating from 1950 onwards. the biographies are alphabetically arranged, cross-referenced and indexed. User-friendly appendices list each individual by country and by field of accomplishment. An additional appendix lists heads of state since independence. Up-to-date and representative of Afrtican societies as a whole, an African Biographical Dictionary is essential for anyone interested in african affairs.

Edition details

• Publisher: Grey House Publishing Inc
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1592371124
• ISBN 13: 9781592371129
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 800
• Editor: Brockman Norbert