Title:
Encyclopedia of African nations and civilizations
Author:
Lye, Keith.
ISBN:
9780816045686
Publication Information:
New York : Facts on File, ©2002.
Physical Description:
400 pages : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm.
Series:
Facts on File library of world history
Facts on File library of world history.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
Africa Today -- North Africa -- East Africa -- West Africa -- Central Africa -- Southern Africa -- Development of the Continent -- Chronology of Events Nation-by-Nation -- Bantu Migrations -- North African Conquests -- Spread of Christianity -- Spread of Islam -- European Exploration -- Slavery in Africa -- Resistance to Colonialism -- Colonial Occupation and Independence -- Coups d'Etat in Africa -- A to Z of Nations and Civilizations.
Abstract:
Presents an overview of the political and economic status of each of the five main regions of Africa, examines areas of particular significance to the cultural development of Africa as a whole, and features alphabetically arranged articles that trace the history of each African nation and civilization. Includes maps, illustrations, and chronologies.
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Electronic Access:
Book review (H-Net) http://www.h-net.org/review/hrev-a0d2l3-aaThe George Clapp Vaillant Book Fund Home Page http://hdl.library.upenn.edu/1017.12/366287