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The Black history book Cover Image Book

The Black history book / contributors: Prof. Nemata Blyden (consulting editor), Paula Akpan, Mireille Harper, Keith Lockhart, Dr. Tyesha Maddox, Dr. Raphael Njoku, Luke Pepera, George Swainston, Robin Walker, Jamie J. Wilson, Prof. David Olusoga (foreword).

Akpan, Paula, (contributor.). Blyden, Nemata Amelia, 1964- (editor.). Harper, Mireille, 1995- (contributor.). Lockhart, Keith, (contributor.). Maddox, Tyesha, (contributor.). Njoku, Raphael Chijioke, (contributor.). Olusoga, David, (writer of foreword.). Pepera, Luke, (contributor.). Swainston, George, (contributor.). Walker, Robin, 1967- (contributor.). Wilson, Jamie Jaywann, (contributor.).

Summary:

"Discover the rich and complex history of the peoples of Africa, and the struggles and triumphs of Black cultures and communities around the world.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0241512980
  • ISBN: 0744042143
  • ISBN: 9780241512982
  • ISBN: 9780744042146
  • Physical Description: 336 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 24 cm.
  • Edition: First American edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2021.

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General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- Prehistory and ancient history, before 1 CE -- Empire and expansion, 1-800 CE -- Faith and trade, 800-1510 -- Enslavement and rebellion, 1510-1700 -- Revolution and resistance, 1700-1900 -- Decolonization and diasporas, (1900-present) -- Directory.

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Subject: African diaspora > History.
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Africa > Civilization.
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