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Book SynopsisCollins seeks to familiarize the reader with pre-colonial Africa, the Africa that began with the migrations of the Bantu from their homeland in 500 B.C. and ended with European control in the 19th century, revealing the culture, events, achievement and rulers of Africa from this time.
Trade ReviewReally two sources in one, this is both a dictionary and a lengthy bibliography. Academic collections. * CHOICE *
A worthwhile reference tool for libraries. * International Journal of African Historical Studies *
The scholarship is as exhaustive as it is impeccable, as informative as it is authoritative, and adheres to high standards of accessibility for both the academician as well as the non-specialist general reader with an interest in the field of history...superbly presented and highly recommended. * Library Bookwatch *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Editor's Foreword, by Jon Woronoff Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Chronology Chapter 4 Introduction Chapter 5 THE DICTIONARY Chapter 6 Appendix: Pre-Colonial African Dynasties Chapter 7 Bibliographies by Region Chapter 8 North Africa Chapter 9 Northeast Africa Chapter 10 Sudan Chapter 11 Ethiopia Chapter 12 Somaliland Chapter 13 East Africa Chapter 14 West Africa Chapter 15 Central Africa Chapter 16 Southern Africa Chapter 17 About the Author
