1. The frontiersmen of mankind; 2. The emergence of food-producing communities; 3. The impact of metals; 4. Christianity and Islam; 5. Colonising society in Western Africa; 6. Colonising society in Eastern and Southern Africa; 7. The Atlantic slave trade; 8. Regional diversity in the nineteenth century; 9. Colonial invasion; 10. Colonial change, 1918-50; 11. Independent Africa; 12. Industrialisation and race in South Africa.
A comprehensive history of Africa from the origins of mankind to the late twentieth century.
'An outstandingly impressive achievement. It supersedes all other
single volume histories of Africa and is remarkable for its grasp
of the recent literature on virtually everything from archaeology
to current affairs. The emphasis upon environment and population
allows Iliffe to treat the whole of Africa, both north and south of
the Sahara, more effectively than anyone else has done. It is very
well written and brought to life with vivid quotations. It has no
equal or rival.' Terence Ranger, St Antony's College, Oxford
'The range of subjects covered often extends comprehensively into
areas that most authors never consider, never mind cover
authoritatively and effectively … I have never read a more
original, stimulating, current and authoritative text; it ranks
with the best creative masters of the genre who defined the fields
of African history.' Joseph Miller, University of Virginia
'John Iliffe has masterly achieved the impossible; summarized the
history of a continent in just under 400 pages.' Helsingborgs
Dagblad
'For people with a basic knowledge of African History this book is
an excellent source of information well worth consulting.'
Jonkopings-Postcn
'The book's summaries of the topics most likely to be covered in
university options on Africa are masterly … This is an impressive
work well worth the attention of students, their teachers and
anyone else who needs a sane and informative guide to the
understanding of Africa.' History
'This excellent continent-wide survey … is one of the best single
volumes of African history that is currently available to the
specialist as well as the student. … In addition to providing a
solid background in African history, Iliffe's stimulating
interpretations open up many useful avenues for debate and further
research. This work is highly recommended for scholars and students
alike.' The Historian
'An outstandingly impressive achievement. It supersedes all other
single volume histories of Africa and is remarkable for its grasp
of the recent literature on virtually everything from archaeology
to current affairs. The emphasis upon environment and population
allows Iliffe to treat the whole of Africa, both north and south of
the Sahara, more effectively than anyone else has done. It is very
well written and brought to life with vivid quotations. It has no
equal or rival.' Terence Ranger, St Antony's College, Oxford
'The range of subjects covered often extends comprehensively into
areas that most authors never consider, never mind cover
authoritatively and effectively ... I have never read a more
original, stimulating, current and authoritative text; it ranks
with the best creative masters of the genre who defined the fields
of African history.' Joseph Miller, University of Virginia
'John Iliffe has masterly achieved the impossible; summarized the
history of a continent in just under 400 pages.' Helsingborgs
Dagblad
'For people with a basic knowledge of African History this book is
an excellent source of information well worth consulting.'
Jonkopings-Postcn
'The book's summaries of the topics most likely to be covered in
university options on Africa are masterly ... This is an impressive
work well worth the attention of students, their teachers and
anyone else who needs a sane and informative guide to the
understanding of Africa.' History
'This excellent continent-wide survey ... is one of the best single
volumes of African history that is currently available to the
specialist as well as the student. ... In addition to providing a
solid background in African history, Iliffe's stimulating
interpretations open up many useful avenues for debate and further
research. This work is highly recommended for scholars and students
alike.' The Historian
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