Cambridge History of Africa . Widely respected, scholarly introduction to the history of Africa in eight volumes. Good place to get an overview of a topic. D. Geography, Peoples, and Culture 15. Atlas of African Affairs .
Clear outline maps with explanatory text, it also includes references for further reading.
Cultural Atlas of Africa . Heavily illustrated, the maps and essays cover such topics as religion, kingdoms and empires, colonialism, art, and the African diaspora. Includes maps plus descriptions for each country, arranged by region. Encyclopedia of the Peoples of the World. Small maps show ethnic group locations.