CiNii 図書 - The history of Africa : the quest for eternal harmony

There is a paradox about Africa: it remains a subject that attracts considerable attention yet rarely is there a full appreciation of its complexity. African historiography has typically consisted of writing Africa for Europe-instead of writing Africa for itself, as itself, from its own perspectives. The History of Africa redresses this by letting the perspectives of Africans themselves take center stage. Authoritative and comprehensive, this book provides a wide-ranging history of Africa from earliest prehistory to the present day-using the cultural, social, political, and economic lenses of Africa as instruments to illuminate the ordinary lives of Africans. The result is a fresh survey that includes a wealth of indigenous ideas, African concepts, and traditional outlooks that have escaped the writing of African history in the West. The new edition includes information on the Arab Spring, the rise of FrancAfrica, the presence of the Chinese in Africa, and the birth of South Sudan. The chapters go up to the present day, addressing US President Barack Obama's policies toward Africa. A new companion website provides students and scholars of Africa with access to a wealth of supporting resources for each chapter, including images, video and audio clips, and links to sites for further research. This straightforward, illustrated, and factual text allows the reader to access the major developments, personalities, and events on the African continent. This groundbreaking survey is an indispensable guide to African history.

Preface Note on the Second Edition Introduction PART ONE: THE TIME OF THE AWAKENING Chapter 1 Africa and the Origin of Humanity PART TWO: THE AGE OF LITERACY Chapter 2 Africa and the Beginning of Civilization Chapter 3: The Rise of Kemet/ Egypt Chapter 4: The Elements of Early African Civilization Chapter 5: Governance and the Political Stability of Kemet PART THREE: THE MOMENT OF REALIZATION Chapter 6: The Emergence of the Great River Kingdoms PART FOUR: THE AGE OF CONSTRUCTION Chapter 7: The Spread of Classical Empires and Kingdoms Chapter 8: The Sudanic Empires: Historians and Their Narratives Chapter 9: Generators of Traditional and Contemporary Africa Chapter 10: Societies of Secrets: Farmers and Metallurgists PART FIVE: THE TIME OF THE CHAOS Chapter 11: Arab and European Missionaries, Merchants and Mercenaries Chapter 12: Resisting European and Arab Slave Traders PART SIX: THE AGE OF RECONSTRUCTION Chapter 13: Africa Regains Consciousness in a Pan African Explosion PART SEVEN: THE TIME FOR CONSOLIDATION Chapter 14: Africa Consolidates Independence Chapter 15: Toward a United States of Africa without Compromise Appendices 1: Chronology of African History 2: African Union Resolution on South Sudan 3: Some African Ethnic Groups 4: Major Linguistic Complexes Bibliography Index

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