Africa, New Edition examines the history, culture, and geography of the African continent from past to present. The ancient kingdoms of Africa as well as the place the continent holds in the modern world are discussed in thorough detail. The first section explores the story of Africa prior to written records through the ancient Greek and Roman periods to the emergence of present-day African cultures and societies. The second section considers the individual countries that make up Africa today and presents a deeper examination of their histories. Topics covered throughout the book include the earliest humans, the slave trade, Christian missionaries in Africa, education and literacy, the Yoruba religion, Nigerian art, and mineral sources. ""Africa, New Edition"" is filled with mesmerizing visual elements such as special feature maps, charts, documents, works of art, and examples of physical evidence that offer students invaluable insights into this astounding continent.

 

This book is part of a book series called Cultural Atlas For Young People .

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 96 pages in this book. This is a reference book. This book was published 2007 by Facts On File Inc .

Dr. Jocelyn Murray was born in New Zealand and spent 13 years as a missionary in Kenya. She earned her Ph. D. in African history from the University of California at Los Angeles. In 1974, she became a research fellow in the Department of Religious Studies of the University of Aberdeen. A staff member of the International African Institute in London, Murray has been writing and editing work, principally on African subjects, since 1980. Sean Sheehan has a degree in history and English. He worked as a teacher in England and southeast Asia before becoming a full-time writer. He is the author of numerous books on modern and ancient history.