African History

A Very Short Introduction

von John Parker, Richard Rathbone

192 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Essential reading for anyone interested in the African continent and the diversity of human history, this Very Short Introduction looks at Africa's past and reflects on the changing ways it has been imagined and represented. Key themes in current thinking about Africa's history are illustrated with a range of fascinating historical examples, drawn from over 5 millennia across this vast continent.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

• Reihe: Very Short Introductions
• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Besondere Ereignisse und Themen Sozial- und Kulturgeschichte
• ISBN: 9780192802484
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 22.03.2007
• Größe: 178 x 111 mm
• Verlag: Oxford University Press