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  • The Forgotten Era

    Nigeria Before British Rule

    de Max Siollun ...
    A bold, revelatory history of Nigeria before the British arrived - written by one of the most trusted voices in African historical scholarship.We know what the British did to Nigeria. But what do we know about Nigeria before the British came?'Siollun's books are gripping' - Financial Times'An essential book you’ll want to re-read many times – there is no more eloquent and informed guide than Max ... Leer más

    $18.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

    Disponible también en: Audiolibro

    Disponible también en: Audiolibro

  • Oil, Politics and Violence

    de Max Siollun ...
    An insider traces the details of hope and ambition gone wrong in the “Giant of Africa,” Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country. When it gained independence from Britain in 1960, hopes were high that, with mineral wealth and over 140 million people, the most educated workforce in Africa, Nigeria would become Africa’s first superpower and a stabilizing democratic influence in the region. However, ... Leer más

    $41.99 USD

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    The Forgotten Era

    Nigeria Before British Rule

    de Max Siollun ...
    Narrado por Ben Onwukwe ...

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    13 hora 56 minutos

    Much is known about what Europeans did in Africa, yet very little is known about Africa's history before its colonization. In this surprising exploration, Max Siollun uncovers societies that were not part of a backward "Dark Continent," but which instead had rich lore to rival the ancient Greeks and Romans.Precolonial West Africa had a mesmerizing cast of revolutionaries, intellectuals, innovators ... Leer más

    $24.99 USD

    Disponible también en: eBook

    Disponible también en: eBook

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  • An African History of Africa

    From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence

    de Zeinab Badawi ...
    Already a major international bestseller, Zeinab Badawi’s sweeping and much-needed survey of African history traces the continent’s extraordinary legacy from prehistory to the present from the African perspective.“Equal parts gripping and galvanizing. . . . Researched across more than 30 countries, it brings the dazzling civilizations of pre-colonial Africa vividly to life. A book that feels both ... Leer más

    $21.99 USD

  • A Splendid Exchange

    How Trade Shaped the World

    de William J. Bernstein ...
    A Financial Times and Economist Best Book of the Year exploring world trade from Mesopotamia in 3,000 BC to modern globalization.How did trade evolve to the point where we don't think twice about biting into an apple from the other side of the world?In A Splendid Exchange, William J. Bernstein, bestselling author of The Birth of Plenty, traces the story of global commerce from its prehistoric ... Leer más

    $14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Worth Dying For

    The Power and Politics of Flags

    de Tim Marshall ...
    OUT APRIL 2025! The iconic bestseller Prisoners of Geography, updated with brand new content to reflect the changing global geopolitical landscape since it was first published 10 years ago.When you see your nation's flag fluttering in the breeze, what do you feel?For thousands of years flags have represented our hopes and dreams. We wave them. Burn them. March under their colours. And still, in ... Leer más

    $11.99 USD

  • The Fortunes of Africa

    A 5000-Year History of Wealth, Greed, and Endeavor

    de Martin Meredith ...
    A "gripping" (Booklist) and "richly detailed" (Kirkus Reviews) history of the fortune seekers, adventurers, despots, and thieves who have ruthlessly endeavored to extract gold, diamonds, and other treasures from Africa and its people.Africa has been coveted for its rich natural resources ever since the era of the Pharaohs. In past centuries, it was the lure of gold, ivory, and slaves that drew ... Leer más

    $17.99 USD

  • The Black History Book

    Big Ideas Simply Explained

    de DK ...
    Series series DK Big Ideas
    Learn about the most important milestones in Black history in The Black History Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Black History in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Black History Book brings ... Leer más

    $9.99 USD

  • The Age of Walls

    How Barriers Between Nations Are Changing Our World

    de Tim Marshall ...
    Series series Politics of Place
    Tim Marshall, the New York Times bestselling author of Prisoners of Geography, offers “a readable primer to many of the biggest problems facing the world” (Daily Express, UK) by examining the borders, walls, and boundaries that divide countries and their populations.The globe has always been a world of walls, from the Great Wall of China to Hadrian’s Wall to the Berlin Wall. But a new age of ... Leer más

    $13.99 USD

  • The Chaos of Empire

    The British Raj and the Conquest of India

    de Jon Wilson ...
    A sweeping history of the conquest of India by the British, from the first faltering trading stations to the marbled imperial cities, emphasizing the violence of colonial rule and its chaotic inheritanceThe popular image of the British Raj—an era of efficient but officious governors, sycophantic local functionaries, doting amahs, blisteringly hot days and torrid nights—chronicled by Forster and ... Leer más

    $14.99 USD

  • Understanding Africa Book 1

    de Brian Ross ...
    Anyone about to work in Africa will find this book instructive. It looks at the troubled history of the African continent south of the Sahara Desert. Readers learn of the early slave trade across the Sahara to destinations in the Middle East. This volume shows Portuguese explorers edging around the coast in search of gold, ivory and a sea route to the East. The history of colonialism is outlined ... Leer más

    $2.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Motherland

    A Journey through 500,000 Years of African Culture and Identity

    de Luke Pepera ...
    A groundbreaking exploration of 500,000 years of African history, cultures and identity.Historian, archaeologist, and anthropologist Luke Pepera takes us on a personal journey discovering 500,000 years of African history and cultures in order to reclaim and reconnect with this extraordinary heritage. He tackles the question many people of African descent ask - Who are we? Where do we come from? ... Leer más

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