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The fortunes of Africa : a 5000-year history of wealth, greed, and endeavour

By: Meredith, Martin
Material type: BookPublisher: London : Simon & Schuster, c2014.Description: xxii, 745 p. : ill.+ 16p. of plates, maps ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9781471135446; 1610394593Other title: Africa.Subject(s): Africa -- HistoryDDC classification: 960
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A history of Africa over a period of 5,000 years, discussing the rise and fall of ancient kingdoms and empires, the spread of Christianity and Islam, the ongoing quest for gold and other riches, the exploits of explorers and missionaries, and the impact of European colonization.
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A history of Africa over a period of 5,000 years, discussing the rise and fall of ancient kingdoms and empires, the spread of Christianity and Islam, the ongoing quest for gold and other riches, the exploits of explorers and missionaries, and the impact of European colonization.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 676-718) and index.

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