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Joseph Ki-Zerbo, editor
UNESCO General History of Africa, Vol. I, Abridged Edition
Methodology and African Prehistory
$26.95, paperback
978-0-520-06696-0
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December 1989, Only available in Only available in the United States, Canada
Categories: History; African Studies; African History
December 1989, Only available in Only available in the United States, Canada
Categories: History; African Studies; African History
"The overall aim of The UNESCO General History of Africa may be said to be the Africanisation of African history through a scientific account of the ideas, civilization, societies, and traditions of the continent's peoples."—Chinweizu, South
"One of the most ambitious academic projects to be undertaken in this century."—Lindsay Barrett, West Africa
"One of the most ambitious academic projects to be undertaken in this century."—Lindsay Barrett, West Africa
Volume I of this acclaimed series is now available in an abridged paperback edition. The result of years of work by scholars from all over the world, The UNESCO General History of Africa reflects how the different peoples of Africa view their civilizations and shows the historical relationships between the various parts of the continent. Historical connections with other continents demonstrate Africa's contribution to the development of human civilization. Each volume is lavishly illustrated and contains a comprehensive bibliography.