Africa: Past And Present (1879)

By An Old Resident

Book Overview

""Africa: Past and Present"" is a historical account of the African continent written by An Old Resident in 1879. The book covers the geography, culture, and history of Africa, from its earliest civilizations to the present day. The author provides a detailed examination of the various African empires, including the ancient Egyptians, the Carthaginians, and the kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. The book also explores the impact of European colonization on Africa, including the slave trade, the partitioning of the continent, and the struggles for independence. With a focus on the political, economic, and social developments of Africa, ""Africa: Past and Present"" offers a comprehensive overview of the continent's rich and complex history.A Concise Account Of The Country, Its History, Geography, Explorations, Climates, Productions, Resources, Population, Tribes, Manners, Customs, Languages, Colonization, And Christian Missions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165278561
• ISBN13: 9781165278565
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"