The lost kingdoms of Africa
by
Casely-Hayford, Gus
Title
:
The lost kingdoms of Africa
Author
:
Casely-Hayford, Gus
ISBN
:
9780593068144
Publication Information
:
London : Bantam, 2012
Physical Description
:
340 p., [32] p. of col. plates : ill. (some col.), maps ; 24 cm
General Note
:
Includes index
TV tie-in.
Abstract
:
For many of us the history of Africa is, at best, vague. In this book, which accompanies an 8-part BBC series, the author takes us on a journey through the history of this remarkable continent. It reveals archaeological sites of staggering beauty that rival the Great Wall of China, as well as ancient universities that predate Oxford and Cambridge.
Subject Term
:
Africa -- History
Africa -- Civilization
Africa -- Antiquities
Subject
:
Africa -- History
Africa -- Civilization
Africa -- Antiquities
Summary
:
For many of us the history of Africa is, at best, vague. In this book, which accompanies an 8-part BBC series, the author takes us on a journey through the history of this remarkable continent. It reveals archaeological sites of staggering beauty that rival the Great Wall of China, as well as ancient universities that predate Oxford and Cambridge.
| Library | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Material Type | Status |
|---|
| Taipa Library | 00629244 | 960 Cas | General Collections for Loan | FC外文書區 |