Problems in African History The Precolonial Centuries
“Problems in African History: The Precolonial Centuries” by Robert O. Collins is a comprehensive examination of significant issues in African history, published by Markus Wiener Publishers in 2015. This edition spans 332 pages and is presented in English, offering an updated and expanded collection that integrates classic texts alongside the latest research and controversies surrounding the origins of African history and its contributions to the broader context of world history.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of various themes, including the relationship between Africa and Egypt, the dynamics of African states and trade, and the impact of Islam on the continent. The book also addresses the role of women in African societies and the complexities of slavery in Africa, which contributed to the formation of global African diasporas. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the historical narratives and challenges that have shaped Africa’s past.
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This updated and expanded new collection covers the major problems in the field, incorporating classic texts, the newest research, and recent controversies about the origins of African history and Africa’s contributions to non-Western world history. The themes presented include: – Africa and Egypt – African States and Trade – Islam and Africa – The Role of Women in African States and Societies – Slavery in Africa and the Formation of Global African Diasporas Other titles in the “Problems in African History” series, edited by Robert O. Collins and co-editors: – Volume II – Historical Problems of Imperial Africa – Volume III – Problems in the History of Modern Africa
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