Africa and the West: A Documentary History: Volume 1: From the Slave Trade to Conquest, 1441-1905

by Nancy Clark, William H. Worger, Edward A. Alpers

Book Overview

Africa and the West presents a fascinating array of primary sources to engage readers in the history of Africa's long and troubled relationship with the West. Many of the sources have not previously appeared in print, or in books readily available to students. Volume 1 covers two major topics: the Atlantic slave trade and the European conquest. It details the beginnings of the slave trade, slavery as a business, the experiences of slaves, and the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195373480
• ISBN13: 9780195373486
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.9" x 9.9"