{"product_id":"a-history-of-africa-robin-walker-9781445187334","title":"A History of Africa","description":"Written by award-winning author Robin Walker, A History of Africa takes an in-depth look at the rich and fascinating history of the African continent through the ages. \nFrom prehistoric Africa, through ancient Egypt to the African kingdoms, the slave trade, colonialism and countries' struggles for independence, right up to the modern-day continent, this book celebrates this vast continent and its people. The text is supported by strong, striking images and includes a section on teaching Black history.\nThe author, Robin Walker, is one of the world's leading authorities on African history. Published in 2006, his book When We Ruled is 'the most advanced historical synthesis on the history of Africa and its people', and has established Robin as the leading authority on the topic in the English-speaking world. Robin is also the author of the prize-winning Black History Matters.\nContents: \nAfrican history \nFrom prehistory to kingdoms.\nAncient Egypt\nEgypt invaded\nKush\nEthiopia\nIn focus: Famous African rulers\nWest African empires\nThe Nigeria region\nGreat Zimbabwe and Munhumutapa\nIn focus: Treasures of Africa\nThe enslaved\nResistance\nIn focus: African religions\nColonialism\nIndependence for Africa\nIn focus: African culture abroad\nAfter independence\nAfrica today - challenges\nAfrica today - successes\nTeaching African history\nTimeline, glossary and further information\nIndex","brand":"Hachette Children's Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51049128231200,"sku":"9781445187334","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/2812\/7264\/files\/9781445187334.jpg?v=1781473689","url":"https:\/\/bookcorner.com\/products\/a-history-of-africa-robin-walker-9781445187334","provider":"The Book Corner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}