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Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of California Press
ISBN-10
0520066979
ISBN-13
9780520066977
eBay Product ID (ePID)
259233
Product Key Features
Book Title
Unesco General History of Africa, Vol. II, Abridged Edition : Ancient Africa
Number of Pages
420 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Africa / General
Publication Year
1990
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Book Series
Unesco General History of Africa Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
20.8 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.8 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN
89-020358
Series Volume Number
2
Volume Number
Vol. 2
Edition Description
Abridged edition
Table Of Content
Preface by Amadou-Mahtar M'Bow, former Director-General of Unesco Description of the project by B. A. Ogot, former President, International Scientific Committee for the Drafting of a General History of Africa Note on chronology List of the Members of the International Scientific Committee for the Drafting of a General History of Africa Biographies of authors Introduction 1 Origin of the Ancient Egyptians Annex to Chapter 1: Report of the symposium on 'The Peopling of Ancient Egypt and the Deciphering of the Meroitic Script' 2 Pharaonic Egypt 3 Pharaonic Egypt: society, economy and culture 4 Egypt's relations with the rest of Africa 5 The legacy of Pharaonic Egypt 6 Egypt in the Hellenistic era 7 Egypt under Roman domination 8 The importance of Nubia: a link between Central Africa and the Mediterranean 9 Nubia before Napata (- 3100 to - 750) 10 The Empire of Kush: Napata and Meroe 11 The civilization of Napata and Meroe 12 The spreading of Christianity in Nubia 13 Pre-Axumite culture 192 14 The civilization of Axum from the first to the seventh century 15 Axum: political system, economics and culture, first to fourth century 16 Christian Axum 17 The proto-Berbers 18 The Carthaginian period 19 The Roman and post-Roman period in North Africa 20 The Sahara in classical antiquity 21 Introduction to the later prehistory of sub-Saharan Africa 22 The East African coast and its role in maritime trade 23 East Africa before the seventh century 24 West Africa before the seventh century 25 Central Africa 26 Southern Africa: hunters and food-gatherers 27 The beginnings of the Iron Age in southern Africa 28 Madagascar 29 The societies of Africa south of the Sahara in the Early Iron Age Conclusion Bibliography Index
Synopsis
Volume II of this acclaimed series is now available in an abridged paperback edition. The result of years of work by scholars from all over the world, The UNESCO General History of Africa reflects how the different peoples of Africa view their civilizations and shows the historical relationships between the various parts of the continent. Historical connections with other continents demonstrate Africa's contribution to the development of human civilization. Each volume is lavishly illustrated and contains a comprehensive bibliography.
LC Classification Number
DT20.G452
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- m***u (771)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis item is exactly as described. It came in great condition. It was the perfect price and it looks great. It was well packaged and is just a really great item. Great communication by the seller as well.Drew Friedman's Sideshow Freaks by Drew Friedman (2011, Blast Books) (#186940007415)
- 6***6 (257)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseCustomer friendly seller. Item as described. Packaged with care and timely shipped, however, lost in transition by Post Office. But seller was quick to respond when made aware and the item found and delivered a few days after.S. by Doug Dorst, J. J. Abrams (2013, Mulholland Books) (#186810049750)