Fortunes of Africa: A 5,000 Year History of Wealth, Greed and Endeavour
Author(s): Martin Meredith
In this vast and vivid panorama of history, Martin Meredith, bestselling author of The State of Africa, follows the fortunes of Africa over a period of 5,000 years. With compelling narrative, he traces the rise and fall of ancient kingdoms and empires; the spread of Christianity and Islam; the enduring quest for gold and other riches; the exploits of explorers and missionaries; and the impact of European colonisation. He examines, too, the fate of modern African states and concludes with a glimpse into their future. This is history on an epic scale.
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Martin Meredith is a journalist, biographer and historian who has written extensively on Africa and its recent history. He is the author of many books including The State of Africa: A History of the Continent Since Independence; Mugabe: Power, Plunder, and the Struggle for Zimbabwe, and Mandela: A Biography. He lives near Oxford.
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- : Simon & Schuster UK
- : UNKNOWN
- : 30 June 2015
- : 198mm X 130mm
- : 01 July 2015
- : books
Special Fields
- : Martin Meredith
- : Paperback
- : 960