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Africa : the definitive visual history of a continent Cover Image Book

Africa : the definitive visual history of a continent / [Dr. Morenikeji Asaaju, Dr. Abidemi Babalola, Prof. Jane Bryce, Obert Mlambo, Patience Motsatsi, Dr. Butholezwe Mtombeni, Dr. Girma Negash, Prof. Raphael Chijioke Njoku, Philip Parker, Luke Pepera, Dr. Marilee Wood ; foreword, David Olusoga].

Asaaju, Morenikeji, Dr, (author.). Babalola, Abidemi, Dr., (author.). Bryce, Jane, (author.). Mlambo, Obert, (author.). Motsatsi, Patience, (author.). Mtombeni, Butholezwe, (author.). Girma, Negash, Dr, (author.). Njoku, Raphael Chijioke, (author.). Parker, Philip (Writer of military history), (author.). Pepera, Luke, (author.). Wood, Marilee, 1942- (author.). Olusoga, David, (writer of foreword.).

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"Discover Africa's true place in world history, from the emergence of the first humans to the rise of megacities. Spanning more than 200,000 years, Africa brings to life the stories that shaped this immense continent and the world around it. Packed with stunning photography, artwork, manuscripts, and artifacts, and featuring specially commissioned digital reconstructions, Africa showcases diverse cultures and landscapes and reveals the inner secrets of lost cities and magnificent mosques and temples"-- Back cover.

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  • ISBN: 9780241509166
  • ISBN: 0241509165
  • ISBN: 9780744060102
  • ISBN: 0744060109
  • Physical Description: 400 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (chiefly color), photographs (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
  • Edition: First American edition
  • Publisher: New York : DK Publishing, 2024.

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General Note:
Includes index.
"Use of historical language. Names of organizations and words used on historical images included in this book retain the language and terminology of their time. Some of this language is now outdated, and is deemed insensitive, inappropriate, and offensive. It is a reflection of its time, and does not reflect the opinions of the publisher or of our contributors."--Title page verso.
Formatted Contents Note:
African prehistory : 5 MYA-3500 BCE -- Early civilizations : 3000 BCE-600 CE -- African empires : 600-1900 CE -- European encounters : 1440-1914 -- The age of independence : 1914-1994 -- Contemporary Africa : 1994-.

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