Kooperativer Bibliotheksverbund

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Format: XII, 406 S. : , Ill., Kt.

Edition: 1. publ.

ISBN: 978-0-521-86746-7 , 0-521-86746-0 , 0-521-68708-X , 978-0-521-68708-9

Content: "In a trawl through the entire sweep of sub-Saharan history, the authors have written an accessible introduction for students and general readers. The opening chapter on geography and climate frames the discussion, demonstrating how the environment has shaped the societies and cultures of those living in the region. Thereafter they describe the rise of states and empires in the classical period, the slave trade within Africa and beyond to the Americas, and the European conquest. The concluding section focuses on Africa in the twentieth century as it gains independence and searches for a new identity beyond colonialism. While the authors mull over the debates which have shaped the study of African history, at the centre of this story are the tragedies, triumphs and the resilience of the African people. The book is illustrated with photographs, maps, and sidebars which feature the salient points on either side of the debates."--Publisher's description, from p. [4] of cover.

Language: English

Subjects: History

Keywords: Bibliografie ; Einführung

URL: Inhaltsverzeichnis

URL: Verlagsangaben

URL: Autorenbiografie

URL: http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0702/2006035055-t.html

Author information: Collins, Robert O., 1933-2008.

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Format: 1 online resource (ix, 405 pages) : , digital, PDF file(s).

Edition: Second edition.

ISBN: 9781139795333 (ebook)

Content: The second edition of A History of Sub-Saharan Africa continues to provide an accessible introduction to the continent's history for students and general readers. The authors employ a thematic approach to their subject, focusing on how the environment has shaped the societies and cultures of the African peoples. The text demonstrates how the geography, climate and geology of Africa influenced the rise of states and empires, the emergence of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, the European conquest and the creation of independent African nations. Yet the book maintains a focus on the peoples whose creative energies built unique communities and traditions within the challenging context of the Africa landmass. In the process of reconstructing this continent's rich history, the authors analyze the contentious scholarly debates that have emerged from this field. The book is illustrated with photographs, maps and sidebars that feature the salient points on either side of the debates.

Note: Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015). , The historical geography of Africa -- , Kingdoms of the Nile -- , The peoples of Sub-Saharan Africa -- , Cows, crops, and iron -- , Northeast Africa in the age of Aksum -- , Empires of the plains -- , East Africa and the Indian Ocean world -- , The Lake Plateau of East Africa -- , Societies and states of the West African forest -- , Kingdoms and trade in central africa -- , The peoples and states of southern Africa -- , The arrival of Europeans in Sub-Saharan Africa -- , Diseases and crops: old and new -- , Slavery in Africa -- , The Atlantic slave trade -- , The Asian slave trade -- , Upsetting the equilibrium -- , The European conquest of Africa -- , Southern Africa, 1486-1910 -- , European colonial rule in Africa -- , The colonial legacy -- , Nationalism and independence of colonial Africa -- , The Union of South Africa and the apartheid state -- , A decade of hope -- , Cold war Africa -- , Africa at the beginning of the 21st century.

Additional Edition: Print version: ISBN 9781107037809

Language: English

Subjects: History

Keywords: Einführung

URL: https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139795333

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