Fortunes of Africa
A 5,000 Year History of Wealth, Greed and Endeavour
$45.18
- Paperback
768 pages
- Release Date
1 July 2015
Summary
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 gl…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781471135453 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1471135454 |
| Author: | Martin Meredith |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 768 |
| Release Date: | 1 July 2015 |
| Weight: | 550g |
| Dimensions: | 67mm x 130mm x 204mm |
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Martin Meredith
Martin Meredith is a journalist, biographer, and historian who has written extensively on Africa and its recent history. He is the author of many books about the continent, including:
- The State of Africa: A History of the Continent Since Independence
- Diamonds, Gold and War: The Making of South Africa
- The Fortunes of Africa: A 5000-Year History of Wealth, Greed and Endeavour
- Mandela: A Biography
He lives near Oxford.
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