PublishedSimon & Schuster, July 2015 |
ISBN9781471135453 |
FormatSoftcover, 768 pages |
Dimensions19.8cm × 13cm |
In this vast and vivid panorama of history, Martin Meredith, bestselling author of The State of Africa, follows the fortunes of Africa over a period of 5,000 years. With compelling narrative, he traces the rise and fall of ancient kingdoms and empires; the spread of Christianity and Islam; the enduring quest for gold and other riches; the exploits of explorers and missionaries; and the impact of European colonisation.
He examines, too, the fate of modern African states and concludes with a glimpse into their future. This is history on an epic scale.
