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Great Kingdoms of Africa 

byJohn Parker

Edited by John Parker, this collection introduces major African kingdoms, empires, dynasties, and city-states across the continent before and during European expansion. Leading historians examine political authority, trade, religion, art, warfare, diplomacy, and everyday life in societies often marginalized by narratives centered on slavery and colonialism. Regions and eras appear in their own complexity while remaining connected to global exchange. The book gives general readers a broad foundation for African history and demonstrates that the continent's past is best understood through its varied centers of power, creativity, and historical change.

Publisher

University of California Press

Publication date

2023

Format

Print edition

Pages

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ISBN

9780520395671