
An African History of Africa
From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence
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Zeinab Badawi
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Zeinab Badawi
Already a major international bestseller, Zeinab Badawi’s sweeping and much-needed survey of African history traces the continent’s extraordinary legacy from prehistory to the present from the African perspective.
“Equal parts gripping and galvanizing. . . . Researched across more than 30 countries, it brings the dazzling civilizations of pre-colonial Africa vividly to life. A book that feels both long-overdue—and wholly worth the wait.”—British Vogue
Everyone is originally from Africa, and this book is therefore for everyone.
For too long, Africa’s history has been dominated by western narratives of slavery and colonialism, or simply ignored. Now, Zeinab Badawi sets the record straight.
In this fascinating book, Badawi guides us through Africa’s spectacular history—from the very origins of our species, through ancient civilizations and medieval empires with remarkable queens and kings, to the miseries of conquest and the elation of independence. Visiting more than thirty African countries to interview countless historians, anthropologists, archaeologists and local storytellers, she unearths buried histories from across the continent and gives Africa its rightful place in our global story.
The result is a gripping new account of Africa: an epic, sweeping history of the oldest inhabited continent on the planet, told through the voices of Africans themselves.
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Exhaustive and quick but beautiful voice and good rundown of African history
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A very good book
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Excellent and well written
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Introductory History
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A wonderful history
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Excellent book! Everyone should read it. Or listen.
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Good basic info.
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An African history of Africa
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The good news is the author somehow sticks the landing and manages to end on a positive note. Hopefully, this helps to set the course for a brighter future for all of us.
Strap in. One of my toughest listens yet.
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Passionate Storytelling
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