General history of Africa

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Vol. I: Methodology & African Prehistory

Vol. II: Ancient Africa

Vol. III: Africa from the Seventh to the Eleventh Century

Vol. IV: Africa from the XIIth to the XVIth Century

Vol. V: Africa from the Sixteenth to the Eighteenth Century

Vol. VI: The Nineteenth Century until the 1880s

Vol. VII: Africa Under Colonial Domination 1880-1935

Vol.VIII: Africa Since 1935

The result of years of work by scholars from all over the world, The UNESCO General History of Africa reflects how the different peoples of Africa view their civilizations and shows the historical relationships between the various parts of the continent. Historical connections with other continents demonstrate Africa's contribution to the development of human civilization. Each volume is lavishly illustrated and contains a comprehensive bibliography.