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Trade ReviewThese volumes provide a rich overview of African history. Expansive in scope and rigorous in detail, they will be useful for students and researchers alike. Toyin Falola and Timothy Stapleton embarked on a massive undertaking and, with these volumes, deserve the commendation of their peers." - Christopher Tounsel, Pennsylvania State University
In this exciting survey of African history, Falola and Stapleton have succeeded in bringing Africa to life with a comparative methodology that weaves together the various themes that binds this continent." - Dawne Y. Curry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Falola and Stapleton have put together a work of immense proportion for African history survey courses. I strongly recommend the text for instructors and students of African history." - Raphael Chijioke Njoku, Idaho State University
A History of Africa is a great text in its inclusion and discussion of North Africa as part of mainstream African History; as well as its brilliant discussion of Central, Eastern, and Southern African History. Its inclusion of debates and various interpretations of African History is commendable." - Kwaku Nti, Georgia Southern University
