This fourth edition of this best-selling core history textbook offers a richly illustrated, single volume, narrative introduction to African history, from a hugely respected authority in the field. The market-leading range of illustrated material from prior editions is now further improved, featuring not only additional and redrawn maps and a refreshed selection of photographs, but the addition of full colour to make these even more instructive, evocative and attractive. Already hugely popular on introductory African History courses, the book has been widely praised for its engaging and readable style, and is unrivalled in scope, both geographically and chronologically - while many competitors limit themselves to certain regions or eras, Shillington chronicles the entire continent, from prehistory right up to the present day. For this new edition, both content and layout have been thoroughly refreshed and restructured to make this wealth of material easily navigable, and even more appealing to students unfamiliar with the subject. New to this Edition: - Now in full colour with fresh new design - Part structure and part intros added to help navigation - New and improved online resources include a new testbank, interactive timelines, lecturer slides, debates In African history, essay questions and further readings - Revised and updated in light of recent research Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/history-of-africa-4e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

With an engaging narrative style, unmatched geographic & chronological coverage and a wealth of full colour maps & photographs, Shillington's best-selling African history textbook is ideal for introductory African History courses. Now with online Testbank & Interactive Timelines.

About the Author
KEVIN SHILLINGTON trained history teachers at the University of Botswana in the 1980s. His years of teaching experience in Africa have included African History at school and university level. He holds an MA and PhD in African History from the University of London, UK, is the author of many books on African history and is a renowned authority in this field.

Reviews
History of Africa remains the best introductory textbook on the market. This comprehensive and engaging overview of African history takes the reader on a fascinating journey from human origins to the present. * Professor Alicia Decker, Pennsylvania State University, USA *
One of the most comprehensive and incisive treatments of African history. Lucid and coherent, it conveys the complexities and diversity of the African historical experience. Students, scholars and general readers will find this narrative engaging and compelling. * Dr Bonny Ibhawoh, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada *
A clear, readable narrative of the entire span of the continent's history, augmented by the best maps and illustrations of any textbook. * Professor Lisa A. Lindsay, University of North Carolina at Chapel-Hill, USA *
Shillington's History of Africa remains as relevant as ever. Starting with the origins of humankind and authoritatively guiding readers to the present day, this is a superb account of a vast story, tenaciously placing Africa's peoples at its centre. * Dr Wayne Dooling, SOAS, University of London, UK *
The standard textbook on the subject. Readable and comprehensive, the latest edition has numerous colour photos, and has been thoroughly updated. * Professor Hakim Adi, University of Chichester, UK *
The best edition of Shillington yet. * Professor Paul Landau, University of Maryland at College Park, USA *



Book Information
ISBN 9781137504036
Author Kevin Shillington
Format Paperback
Page Count 552
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 1300g