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Africa : The Definitive Visual History of a Continent by DK (2024, Hardcover)

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Africa : The Definitive Visual History of a Continent, Hardcover by Dorling Kindersley (COR); Olusoga, David (FRW), ISBN 0744060109, ISBN-13 9780744060102, Brand New, Free shipping in the US A lavishly illustrated history of Africa spans over 200,000 years and brings to life the cultures of the world’s second largest continent, including important political and military leaders as well as art, architecture, music, literature, religion, mythology and languages. Illustrations.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherDorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated

ISBN-100744060109

ISBN-139780744060102

eBay Product ID (ePID)3061843829

Product Key Features

Book TitleAfrica : the Definitive Visual History of a Continent

Number of Pages400 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2024

TopicAncient / General, Africa / General

GenreHistory

AuthorDk

Book SeriesDk Definitive Visual Histories Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight72.9 Oz

Item Length11.4 in

Item Width9.6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal960

SynopsisImmerse yourself in Africa's vast and intricate story and discover Africa's true place in world history, written and authenticated by experts of African heritage. Spanning more than 200,000 years, from the emergence of the first humans to the rise of megacities, Africa explores the history and cultures of the world's second-largest continent in vivid detail. It brings to life the stories that shaped Africa and the world around it, from powerful and influential empires and kingdoms such as Mali and Benin, through the struggle against colonization and the fight for independence to Africa's place on the global stage today. You will meet some of Africa's most important political and military leaders, including Hannibal, Mansa Musa, Oba Ewuare, Queen Nzinga, Kwame Nkrumah, Nelson Mandela, and Ellen Sirleaf. Brilliant photography showcases the great art and architecture that African civilizations have created while engaging text written by experts of African heritage covers every facet of African cultures, from music and literature to oral traditions and languages. Specially commissioned CGI artworks recreate iconic buildings and life in lost cities like Timbuktu and Great Zimbabwe. Explore the pages of this awe-inspiring African history book to discover: The whole story of the African continent, covering every aspect from culture and trade to politics and society Chapters explore developments in religion, languages, music, literature, and mythology. Biography sections portray the lives, impact, and legacy of influential figures in African history. Detailed maps set the main sites in context and showcase vast empires and key trade routes An Optional 80-page reference section provides a directory of the histories and cultures of all the sovereign states in Africa. Beautifully illustrated and unparalleled in scope, Africa is the perfect book for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Africa's vital and inspiring history.