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Africa: A Biography of the Continent Book

"The ancestors of all humanity evolved in Africa," notes photojournalist John Reader at the beginning of this epic, panoramic overview of African history. From the formation of the continent to the present, Reader's informative narrative tells the story of the earliest dwellers and the natural obstacles of desert, jungle, and animals they faced, expertly entwining the development of humanity with the ecological and geographical evolution of the continent. He demonstrates how the physical makeup of Africa is like nowhere else on earth, both supporting and crippling human progress over time. Reader, who has lived and traveled in Africa for many years, explores the migration of humanity as early as 100,000 years ago out of Africa into Europe and South America, forming the earliest indigenous populations in these areas. At the same time he traces the effects of European settlers, slavery, and tribal warfare to the present day's independent states that have suffered through chronic disease, famine, and brutal conflict. Reader's passion for this continent is evident throughout the text, bringing to life his scrupulous research which explores in fascinating detail, the intricate and complex history of Africa. --Jeremy StoreyRead More

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  • Product Description

    We all originate from Africa, and though we have colonized the world, our most ancient relationship is with that continent and with the varied and constantly changing challenges it offers to human occupation. This text tells the story of the rise and fall of civilizations, examining the changing patterns of life over many millenia, the devastating impact of European exploitation and the recent emergence of independent nations.

  • 0241130476
  • 9780241130476
  • John Reader
  • 30 October 1997
  • Hamish Hamilton Ltd
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 864
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