African Kingdoms: An Encyclopedia of Empires and Civilizations Contributor(s): Aderinto, Saheed (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1610695798 ISBN-13: 9781610695794 Publisher: ABC-CLIO OUR PRICE: $106.92 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Africa - General - History | Civilization - History | Reference |
Dewey: 960 |
LCCN: 2017004700 |
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 7" W x 10" (1.95 lbs) 400 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - African |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Africa has a long and fascinating history and is a place of growing importance in the world history curriculum. This detailed encyclopedia covers the history of African kingdoms from antiquity through the mid-19th century, tracing the dynasties' ties to modern globalization and influences on world culture before, during, and after the demise of the slave trade. Along with an exploration of African heritage, this reference is rich with firsthand accounts of Africa through the oral traditions of its people and the written journals of European explorers, missionaries, and travelers who visited Africa from the 15th century and onward. Alphabetically arranged entries cover a particular kingdom and feature information on the economic, cultural, religious, political, social, and environmental history of the regime. The content references popular culture, movies, and art that present contemporary reenactments of kingdoms, emphasizing the importance of history in shaping modern ideas. Other features include primary source documents, a selected bibliography of print and electronic resources, and dozens of sidebars containing key facts and interesting trivia. |