An African history of Africa : from the dawn of humanity to independence

Badawi, Zeinab 1959- (author.).

Summary: "An acclaimed international bestseller, Zeinab Badawi's sweeping narrative of African history traces the continent's extraordinary legacy from prehistory to the present from the African perspective. Everyone is originally from Africa, and this book is therefore for everyone. For too long, Africa's history has been dominated by Western narratives of slavery and colonialism, or simply ignored. Now Zeinab Badawi sets the record straight. In this fascinating book, Badawi guides us through Africa's spectacular history -- from the very origins of our species, through ancient civilizations and medieval empires with remarkable queens and kings, to the miseries of conquest and the elation of independence. Visiting more than 30 African countries to interview countless historians, anthropologists, archaeologists, and local storytellers, she unearths buried histories from across the continent and gives Africa its rightful place in our global story."--

Record details

ISBN: 0063335417
ISBN: 9780063335417
Physical Description: ix, 532 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
print
Edition: First US edition.
Publisher: New York : Mariner Books, [2024]
Copyright: ©2024

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Originally published in the United Kingdom in 2024 by WH Allen."--Title page verso.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 465-502) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Our family and other hominins -- Gift of the Nile -- The kingdom of Kush -- Ezana of Aksum and the rise of a Christian kingdom -- The cross and the crescent -- Ifrikiya and the Amazigh -- Islam and the dynasties of North Africa -- Mansa Musa and the kingdoms of West Africa -- Tippu Tib and the first enslavers -- Cast in bronze -- Southern kingdoms -- Asante ascent : Osei Tutu and Abena Pokou -- Asante courage : Prempeh and Yaa Asantewaa -- Slavery and salvation -- Land, gold and greed -- The kingdom of Kongo and the scramble for Africa -- Africa's resistance and liberation -- Epilogue : A new Africa.