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5.0 out of 5 stars An Inside View of Africa, May 1, 2002

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This is perhaps the most insightful history of Africa that has been written in less than 300 pages. Moreover, it reveals a view of Africa as seen by Africans as well as by outsiders. The narrative line that runs from the glories of the West African kingdoms to the post-independence period of the 20th century is interwoven with firsthand accounts by Africans that make for compelling reading.

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History of Africa, Revised 2nd Edition (Paperback)

This work is written from an African perspective e.g., "Alexander of Macedon (known in European history as Alexander the Great)" and is geared to secondary students (it comes complete with questions). It attempts to emphasize developments affecting the lives of "ordinary" people, from the beginning evolution of humankind up to the present, although post-independence Africa receives but 18 pages (and the bibliography lists only 30 items). Nevertheless, this is a good, well-written introductory text, although some might consider a number of its views, based as they are on the latest trends in scholarship, to be controversial (e.g., South African whites are referred to as "settlers"). Recommended.
- Paul H. Thomas, Hoover Inst. Lib., Stanford, Cal.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --

A History of Modern Africa Review

"This is a comprehensive, appealing and highly-accessible history of modern Africa which portrays the continent's turbulent past and contested present in all its variety and complexity. Its combination of sound scholarship, clear writing and humane understanding make it an important contribution to understanding of recent African history." Bill Nasson, University of Cape Town

"This is the book for which I have been waiting. The author has done all of us a great service in providing such an effective teaching tool."
Richard Waller, Bucknell University

A History of Modern Africa Product Description

A History of Modern Africa recounts the full breadth of historical events that have shaped the last two centuries of the African continent.

Stresses the diversity of Africa’s rich variety of people, societies, cultures and religious beliefs
Provides a thought-provoking and illuminating journey through the slave trade and colonization to the rise of Islam, struggles for independence, and beyond
Puts the colonial era into proper perspective in relation to events that occurred before it and since
Wide-ranging in scope, it provides a framework for understanding such events as the genocidal horrors of Rwanda and the recent troubles in Zimbabwe and Kenya

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Guide to understanding and identifying African Art, September 9, 2002

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This review is from: A History of Art in Africa (Hardcover)

I simply wish that I had this book and/or Dr. Poynor's courses in West African and Central African Art prior to living in Central Africa. Now that I had these courses, I find that this book is less a formal text and more a comprehensive guide to understanding the art forms created in the various regions of Africa by the peoples and cultures. This book is a must for anyone who has a true interest in following this facinating subject. I especially recommend this book to anyone planning to visit or live anywhere in Africa, particularly the Sub-saharan regions.

It brings to all, the reality of such a facinating and prevously skimmed subject, without interjecting personal belief or opinion. All facts in the book are well researched and presented.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great textbook that can be used for reading, January 9, 2002

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This review is from: A History of Art in Africa (Hardcover)

I took an african arts class with Poynor and he used this book and the slide images. This was a wonderful tool. I usually HATE reading art books but this one read like a recreational book. GREAT illustrations! If u would like to learn more about the culture this is definately the book to get.

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