Africa in History

Africa in History

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Basil Davidson's Africa in History was a landmark in the restoration of African history. For centuries the myth had prevailed that Africa had no history prior to direct contact with European 'civilization'. This new edition of Basil Davidson's book not only eradicated these myths, but takes account of much of the most recent scholarship about native African civilizations.

Author: Basil Davidson
Format: Paperback, 448 pages, 137mm x 215mm, 550 g
Published: 2001, Orion Publishing Co, United Kingdom
Genre: Regional History

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Basil Davidson's Africa in History was a landmark in the restoration of African history. For centuries the myth had prevailed that Africa had no history prior to direct contact with European 'civilization'. This new edition of Basil Davidson's book not only eradicated these myths, but takes account of much of the most recent scholarship about native African civilizations.