The core of the book is Oliver's account of his research travels throughout tropical Africa from the 1940s to the 1980s.
A radically revised version of The African Middle Ages 1400–1800, and the companion volume to the authors' well-known Africa since 1800 (now in its fourth edition). It takes... Læs mere
The African Middle Ages covers the period of African history from 1400 to 1800. During this period Africa was influenced by external forces as the Islamic states of the... Læs mere
This is a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to African History between about 500 B.C. and A.D.1400. The author looks at the enormous changes -... Læs mere