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The Penguin Atlas of African History: Revised Edition by McEvedy, Colin is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Penguin Atlas of African History: Revised Edition about?
Now newly revised, this invaluable reference work provides a succinct account of the development of African society from the first appearance of man to the complex polity of today. Kingdoms and Empires are only part of the story. The atlas covers the development of modern man, the differentiation and spread of African languages, the first crossings of the Sahara, the exploration of the Niger, and the search for 'the fountains of the Nile'. Gold and ivory lure traders from far away; Christendom and Islam compete for African attention. Names from the distant past become nation-states with aspirations appropriate to the modern world. Using the formula successfully established in his previous historical atlases, Colin McEvedy outlines this progress with the aid of sixty maps and a clear, concise text. Though his synthesis will be especially useful to those involved in the teaching of African history, its broad perspectives will undoubtedly appeal also to the general reader. <p>From the earliest documented records through a procession of empires and dynasties to the rise and fall of racial groups and nation states today. </p>
Who reads The Penguin Atlas of African History: Revised Edition?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- McEvedy, Colin
- Publisher
- Penguin (Non-Classics)
- Published
- 1995
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780140513219
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- Anthropology, Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Rating
- 3.86 / 5 (59 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14