A History of Africa takes an in-depth look at the rich and fascinating, but often unreported, 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 will include a section on teaching Black history.

Aimed at readers aged 9 and up.

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

About the Author
Robin Walker, also known as The Black History Man, is one of the UK's most pre-eminent African scholars. Born in London Walker read economics at LSE before studying African World Studies under Dr Femi Biko and later Kenny Bakie. Since 1992 Robin has been lecturing in adult education, universities and conferences on African World Studies, Egyptology and Black History. Robin has authored or coauthored 13 books, including classic titles such as Classical Splendour, Roots of Black History Sword, Seal and Koran, the best study there has ever been on the Songhai Empire of West Africa (Everyday life in a West African Empire). Perhaps his most notable and critically acclaimed work is the title When We Ruled, which is hailed as the single most advanced historical synthesis on the history of Africa and its people to date. This established Walker as a leading authority on African studies in the English-speaking world.


Book Information
ISBN 9781445187334
Author Robin Walker
Format Hardback
Page Count 48
Imprint Franklin Watts Ltd
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Weight(grams) 460g
Dimensions(mm) 290mm * 218mm * 10mm