Until you’ve consumed all of the best Africa books, can you even claim to be a true fan?
- Africa: A Biography of the Continent (1999)
- The Fate of Africa: A History of the Continent Since Independence (2011)
- Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas: Selected Readings (1992)
- History Of Art In Africa (2004)
- History of Africa (2018)
- The Fortunes of Africa: A 5000-Year History of Wealth, Greed, and Endeavor (2016)
- Lonely Planet Africa (Travel Guide) (2017)
- Fodor’s the Complete Guide to African Safaris: with South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, & Rwanda (Full-color Travel Guide) (2018)
- Into Africa: The Epic Adventures of Stanley and Livingstone (2004)
- History of Africa (2012)
- Africans and Europeans in West Africa (Transactions of the American Philosophical Society) (1989)
- Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East (2nd Edition) (2000)
Africa: A Biography of the Continent (1999)
In 1978, paleontologists in East Africa discovered the earliest evidence of our divergence from the apes: three pre-human footprints, striding away from a volcano, were preserved in the petrified surface of a mudpan over three million years ago.
The Fate of Africa: A History of the Continent Since Independence (2011)
The Fate of Africa has been hailed by reviewers as “A masterpiece.The nonfiction book of the year” (The New York Post); “a magnificent achievement” (Weekly Standard); “a joy,” (Wall Street Journal) and “one of the decade’s most important works on Africa” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas: Selected Readings (1992)
By focusing on the original scholarly contributions, rather than secondary description, this reader in tribal arts exposes the reader to the best original scholarship of 29 noted scholars in anthropology and art history. Each scholarly essay is well-illustrated, often with original field photographs as well as museum objects.
History Of Art In Africa (2004)
This innovative and comprehensive book approaches African Art from a historical perspective rather than an anthropological perspective. A History of Art in Africa shows how African Art has developed from beliefs, traditions, cultural and historical influences.
History of Africa (2018)
This fourth edition of this best-selling core history textbook offers a richly illustrated, single volume, narrative introduction to African history, from a hugely respected authority in the field. The market-leading range of illustrated material from prior editions is now further improved, featuring not only additional and redrawn maps and a refreshed selection of photographs, but the addition of full colour to make these even more instructive, evocative and attractive.
The Fortunes of Africa: A 5000-Year History of Wealth, Greed, and Endeavor (2016)
Africa has been coveted for its rich natural resources ever since the era of the Pharaohs. In past centuries, it was the lure of gold, ivory, and slaves that drew merchant-adventurers and conquerors from afar. In modern times, the focus of attention is on oil, diamonds, and other rare earth minerals.In this vast and vivid panorama of history, Martin Meredith follows the fortunes of Africa over a period of 5,000 years.
Lonely Planet Africa (Travel Guide) (2017)
is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.
Fodor’s the Complete Guide to African Safaris: with South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, & Rwanda (Full-color Travel Guide) (2018)
Written by local experts, Fodor’s travel guides have been offering advice and professionally vetted recommendations for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.Fodor’s correspondents highlight the best African safari destinations in both eastern and southern Africa.
Into Africa: The Epic Adventures of Stanley and Livingstone (2004)
With the utterance of a single line—“Doctor Livingstone, I presume?”—a remote meeting in the heart of Africa was transformed into one of the most famous encounters in exploration history. But the true story behind Dr. David Livingstone and journalist Henry Morton Stanley is one that has escaped telling. Into Africa is an extraordinarily researched account of a thrilling adventure—defined by alarming foolishness, intense courage, and raw human achievement.
History of Africa (2012)
History of Africa offers a richly illustrated introduction to the history of the entire continent, from earliest times right up to the present day. The third edition has been revised and updated in the light of recent research and provides more coverage of modern Africa. This successful text is now supported by a companion website.
Africans and Europeans in West Africa (Transactions of the American Philosophical Society) (1989)
Series: Transactions of the American Philosophical Society Paperback: 186 pages Publisher: Amer Philosophical Society (November 1, 1989) Language: English ISBN-10: 0871697971 ISBN-13: 978-0871697974 Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.5 x 10.2 inches Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces Average Customer Review: Be the first to review this item Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,324,525 in