Unesco General History of Africa, Vol. Ii, Abridged Edition: Ancient Africa

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 394-411) and index. Review Quotes: "One of the most ambitious academic projects to be undertaken in this century."--Lindsay Barrett, "West AfricaPublisher Marketing: Volume II 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. Contributor Bio:  UNESCO UNESCO