A History of Africa

Written by award-winning author Robin Walker, A History of Africa takes an in-depth look at the rich and fascinating history of the African continent through the ages. From prehistoric Africa, through ancient Egypt to the African kingdoms, the slave trade, colonialism and countries’ struggles for independence, right up to the modern-day continent, this book celebrates this vast continent and its people. The text is supported by strong, striking images and includes a section on teaching Black history.

The author, Robin Walker, is one of the world’s leading authorities on African history. Published in 2006, his book When We Ruled is ‘the most advanced historical synthesis on the history of Africa and its people’, and has established Robin as the leading authority on the topic in the English-speaking world. Robin is also the author of the prize-winning Black History Matters.

Contents:

• African history
• From prehistory to kingdoms.
• Ancient Egypt
• Egypt invaded
• Kush
• Ethiopia
• In focus: Famous African rulers
• West African empires
• The Nigeria region
• Great Zimbabwe and Munhumutapa
• In focus: Treasures of Africa
• The enslaved
• Resistance
• In focus: African religions
• Colonialism
• Independence for Africa
• In focus: African culture abroad
• After independence
• Africa today – challenges
• Africa today – successes
• Teaching African history
• Timeline, glossary and further information
• Index