-PDF Download- General History Of Africa Africa From The Twelfth To The Sixteenth Century EBOOK

General History of Africa

Author: International Scientific Committee for the drafting of a General History of Africa

Publisher: UNESCO Publishing

Published: 1984-12-31

Total Pages: 774

ISBN-13: 9231017101

One of UNESCO's most important publishing projects in the last thirty years, the General History of Africa marks a major breakthrough in the recognition of Africa's cultural heritage. Offering an internal perspective of Africa, the eight-volume work provides a comprehensive approach to the history of ideas, civilizations, societies and institutions of African history. The volumes also discuss historical relationships among Africans as well as multilateral interactions with other cultures and continents.

Africa from the Twelfth to the Sixteenth Century

Author: Djibril Tamsir Niane

Publisher: London : Heinemann ; Berkeley, Calif. : University of California Press

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 751

ISBN-13: 9780435948108

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

The result of years of work by scholars from all over the world, The UNESCO General History of Africa reflects how the different peoples of Africa view their civilizations and shows the historical relationships between the various parts of the continent. Historical connections with other continents demonstrate Africa's contribution to the development of human civilization. Each volume is lavishly illustrated and contains a comprehensive bibliography. The period covered in Volume IV constitutes a crucial phase in the continent's history, in which Africa developed its own culture and written records became more common. Major themes include the triumph of Islam the extension of trading relations, cultural exchanges, and human contacts and the development of kingdoms and empires.

UNESCO General History of Africa, Vol. IV, Abridged Edition

Author: Joseph Ki-Zerbo

Publisher: University of California Press

Published: 1998-05-10

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 9780520066991

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

Volume IV of this acclaimed series is now available in an abridged paperback edition. The result of years of work by scholars from all over the world, The UNESCO General History of Africa reflects how the different peoples of Africa view their civilizations and shows the historical relationships between the various parts of the continent. Historical connections with other continents demonstrate Africa's contribution to the development of human civilization. Each volume is lavishly illustrated and contains a comprehensive bibliography. The period covered in Volume IV constitutes a crucial phase in the continent's history, in which Africa developed its own culture and written records became more common. Major themes include the triumph of Islam; the extension of trading relations,cultural exchanges, and human contacts; and the development of kingdoms and empires.

UNESCO General History of Africa, Vol. IV, Abridged Edition

Author: Unesco. International Scientific Committee for the Drafting of a General History of Africa

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 1998-05-10

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 0520066995

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

At head of title: International Scientific Committee for the Drafting of a General History of Africa (UNESCO).

UNESCO General History of Africa, Vol. I, Abridged Edition

Author: Jacqueline Ki-Zerbo

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9780520066960

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

"This volume covers the period from the end of the Neolithic era to the beginning of the seventh century of our era. This lengthy period includes the civilization of Ancient Egypt, the history of Nubia, Ethiopia, North Africa and the Sahara, as well as of the other regions of the continent and its islands."--Publisher's description

General History of Africa: Africa from the twelfth to the sixteenth century

Author: Djibril Tamsir Niane

Publisher:

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 751

ISBN-13: 9780520039155

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

V.1. Methodology and African prehistory -- v.2. Ancient civilizations of Africa -- v.3. Africa from the seventh to the eleventh century -- v.4. Africa from the twelfth to the sixteenth century -- v.5. Africa from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century -- v.6. The nineteenth century until the 1880s -- v.7. Africa under foreign domination 1880-1935 -- v.8. Africa since 1935.

General History of Africa

Author: International Scientific Committee for the drafting of a General History of Africa

Publisher: UNESCO Publishing

Published: 1993-12-31

Total Pages: 1038

ISBN-13: 9231027581

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

UNESCO General History of Africa, Vol. III, Abridged Edition

Author: Unesco. International Scientific Committee for the Drafting of a General History of Africa

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 1992-11-03

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13: 9780520066984

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

"The book first places Africa in the context of world history at the opening of the seventh century, before examining the general impact of Islamic penetration, the continuing expansion of the Bantu-speaking peoples, and the growth of civilizations in the Sudanic zones of West Africa"--Back cover.

Africa from the Sixteenth to the Eighteenth Century

Author: Unesco. International Scientific Committee for the Drafting of a General History of Africa

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 516

ISBN-13: 9780520067004

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

General History of Africa

Author: International Scientific Committee for the drafting of a General History of Africa

Publisher: UNESCO Publishing

Published: 1981-12-31

Total Pages: 825

ISBN-13: 923101708X

DOWNLOAD EBOOK →

Deals with the period beginning at the close of the Neolithic era, from around the eighth millennium before our era. This period of some 9,000 years of history has been sub-divided into four major geographical zones, following the pattern of African historical research. Chapters 1 to 12 cover the corridor of the Nile, Egypt and Nubia. Chapters 13 to 16 relate to the Ethiopian highlands. Chapters 17 to 20 describe the part of Africa later called the Magrhib and its Saharan hinterland. Chapters 21 to 29, the rest of Africa as well as some of the islands of the Indian Ocean.--Publisher's description