num_pages: 160
description: During the period of rampant European colonialism that began in the 16th century, the commonly held and self-justifying Western view of Africa was that it was a barbaric land, devoid of culture and civilization. Gradually, however, in the light of increasing historical knowledge, this myth is being dispelled.ANCIENT AFRICAN KINGDOMS covers over 2000 years of African history. It describes the great kingdoms that have flourished in every part of Africa, their leaders, their political systems, their social structures, their vast economic and cultural achievements. Combining impeccable scholarship with a wonderfully readable prose style, this book gives superb illumination of the rich heritage of the African past -- and the immense promise of the emerging African future.
language: English
title: Ancient African Kingdoms
publisher: Signet