The Fortunes of Africa: A 5000-Year History of Wealth, Greed, and Endeavor

by Martin Meredith

Book Overview

A sweeping history the fortune seekers, adventurers, despots, and thieves who have ruthlessly endeavored to extract gold, diamonds, and other treasures from Africa and its people.

Africa has been coveted for its rich natural resources ever since the era of the Pharaohs. In past centuries, it was the lure of gold, ivory, and slaves that drew merchant-adventurers and conquerors from afar. In modern times, the focus of attention is on oil,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1610396359
• ISBN13: 9781610396356
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: PublicAffairs
• Length: 784 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.2" x 6.1" x 8.9"