African History Books
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A Fistful of Shells : West Africa from the Rise of the Slave Trade to the Age of Revolution
Toby Green's groundbreaking book, 'A Fistful of Shells: West Africa from the Rise of the Slave Trade to the Age of Revolution,' offers a transformative perspective on the history of West and West-Central Africa. By the late 19th century's 'Scramble for Africa,' the region...- £14.99 GBP
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Another Day of Life
This profoundly intimate book delves into the solitary and disorienting experience. In 1975, Kapuscinski's employers dispatched him to Angola to report on the civil war that erupted in the wake of independence. For months, he bore witness as Luanda and subsequently the entire nation...- £9.99 GBP
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Blood River : A Journey to Africa's Broken Heart (Vintage Voyages)
Embark on a perilous yet captivating adventure through the heart of Africa in Tim Butcher's "Blood River: A Journey to Africa's Broken Heart." This gripping travel memoir recounts Butcher's audacious attempt to retrace the footsteps of the legendary 19th-century explorer H.M. Stanley, traversing the...- £9.99 GBP
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It's a Continent : Unravelling Africa's history one country at a time ''We need this book.' SIMON REEVE
We need this book' SIMON REEVE'Illuminating' FINANCIAL TIMESWhy is Africa often perceived as a single country? What role did African soldiers play in the Second World War?Who else led the charge against Apartheid in South Africa?How did an African man become one of the...- £10.99 GBP
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King Leopold's Ghost : A Story of Greed, Terror and Heroism in Colonial Africa
King Leopold's Ghost, recipient of the prestigious Duff Cooper Prize, offers a chilling and authentic portrayal of Leopold's tyrannical rule and its enduring impact on a devastated nation. This edition features an introduction by acclaimed novelist Barbara Kingsolver. As the 19th century drew to...- £10.99 GBP
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Long Walk To Freedom : 'Essential reading' Barack Obama
Nelson Mandela's 'Long Walk to Freedom' is a captivating memoir that Barack Obama deems 'essential reading for those seeking to comprehend history - and subsequently transform it'. This powerful narrative, hailed by The Times as 'the authentic voice of Mandela', offers a vivid account...- £14.99 GBP
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River of the Gods : Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile
In the 19th century, the search for the source of the mighty Nile River gripped the imagination of the Western world. "River of the Gods" by Candice Millard plunges you into this thrilling tale of exploration, brimming with genius, courage, and betrayal. Join intrepid...- £12.99 GBP
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The Emperor
The Penguin Modern Classics edition of Ryszard Kapuscinski's The Emperor is translated by William R. Brand and Katarzyna Mroczkowska-Brand, with an introduction by Neal Ascherton. After the deposition of Haile Selassie in 1974, which ended the ancient rule of the Abyssinian monarchy, Ryszard Kapuscinski...- £9.99 GBP
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There Was a Country : A Personal History of Biafra
Chinua Achebe's life was profoundly shaped by the Nigerian civil war, also known as the Biafran War. For over four decades, Achebe maintained a profound silence regarding those harrowing years, until he finally produced this monumental reckoning with one of modern Africa's most fateful...- £10.99 GBP
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Unbowed : My Autobiography
Born in a rural Kenyan village in 1940, Wangari Maathai was already an iconoclast as a child, determined to get an education even though most African girls then were uneducated. In her remarkable and inspiring autobiography, she tells of her studies with Catholic missionaries,...- £10.99 GBP
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A History of Ancient Egypt : From the First Farmers to the Great Pyramid
A stunning, clear-sighted history of ancient Egypt' Sunday TimesThe extraordinary history of Ancient Egyptian civilization - from its earliest origins to the creation of its greatest monument - from specialist John RomerThis exceptional book draws on a lifetime of research and thought to recreate...- £14.99 GBP
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Alexandria : The City that Changed the World: 'Monumental' - Daily Telegraph
Hailed as a 'Book of the Year' by both The Sunday Times and TLS, this captivating work has garnered praise from literary luminaries. Natalie Haynes, author of Stone Blind, deems it 'fascinating and important', while the Daily Telegraph lauds it as 'monumental and vividly...- £14.99 GBP
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Red Nile : The Biography of the World's Greatest River
Snaking through the heart of Africa, the mighty Nile has captured the dreams and ambitions of civilizations for millennia. In "Red Nile: A Biography of the World's Greatest River," Robert Twigger weaves a captivating tapestry that blends meticulous historical research with his own intimate...- £12.99 GBP
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The Brutish Museums : The Benin Bronzes, Colonial Violence and Cultural Restitution
Step into any European museum today, and you'll encounter the carefully curated spoils of imperialism. These artefacts rest behind glass panels, elegantly illuminated and accompanied by placards providing names, dates, and origins. What remains unmentioned, however, is that these objects were all unlawfully acquired....- £25.00 GBP
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The Flame Trees Of Thika : Memories of an African Childhood
When Elspeth Huxley's pioneer father buys a remote plot of land in Kenya, the family sets off to discover their new home: five hundred acres of Kenyan scrubland, infested with ticks and white ants, and quavering with heat. What they lack in know-how they...- £10.99 GBP
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Discover the Rich History of Africa with Our Range of Books
For anyone looking to delve deeper into the diverse cultures and captivating history of Africa, our extensive selection of African history books is the perfect place to start your journey. From ancient kingdoms to the era of colonialism and the fight for independence, our books cover it all in great detail.
Dive into the enthralling tales of ancient civilisations such as Ancient Egypt, Nubia, and Aksum. Learn about the powerful historic African empires and kingdoms that have shaped the continent over the centuries, from the wealth of Ghana and Mali to the grandeur of Songhai and Zimbabwe. Follow the harrowing history of the slave trade and the European colonisation of Africa. Gain a deeper understanding of the struggle for independence and the myriad challenges faced by modern African nations today.
With books authored by leading historians and renowned writers, our collection offers profound insights into Africa's rich and varied past. Discover these fascinating stories for yourself and expand your knowledge and understanding of this vast, vibrant continent. Order your chosen African history books today from Sherlock and Pages, and embark on a journey through time.